Little sleep and thunderstorms threatening we decided to leave Manadraki the next morning rather than stay as planned for one or two days more.
We were looking forward to meeting up with Nicolas again, anyway. He had been in Chios for about a week, having originally come from Kalamata in the Peloponnese.
So a little 10 mile jaunt across to Chios was the voyage of the day. Just like going to Rothesay.
We arrived to a totally different place from the last time.
By special regulations all of the boats had been ordered out as the place has been bought by a rich Chiot philanthropist who wants to do something for his island by developing a proper marina with shops, bars, chandlers etc.
There were a few boats in but all the old barges have gone and the little local Greek fishing boats have moved to the harbour next door.
We were told it’s alright to stay until the work starts in October, although it might be later as it’s tied up in bureaucracy at the moment.
It’s a fantastic location for a proper marina and I am sure would be very popular.
There is still no water or electricity but we saw this fat bloke taking advantage of a sudden downpower for his ablutions.
Hope the rain was warm Gordon. Lol x
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