As well as refitting the rigging, sails, bimini, summer spray hood, cushions, mattresses and the never ending paraphernalia that it’s hard to imagine a small 31 ft boat can hold, we had the house to contend with.
Now, Louise being Louise, likes to leave the house better than she finds it and this year into the bargain we had to cut at least the immediate grass as Christos who is a bit unwell would not be around for his last minute tart up of the garden and general maintenance of the pool etc.
So we were quite busy each day but had time for a few final extracurricular activities as well.
Nicolas arrived back on the 29th March and we usually arrange to have a BBQ but his & our timescales this year dictated it was not possible before he launched in Vathi & went to Ormos Marina.
We had the usual Tepai party whereby he would visit the house for dinner & I would complete his Greek boat tax application for him on line, and we found time to visit our “new” Greek taverna in Pythagorio for lunch.
As part of our boat clear out I had, not before time, replaced our lifejackets and Louise did a health & safety test of the old one by jumping in the pool. The video is great but we aren’t able post it on the blog.
It worked though even after all that time so the remaining one that was in better condition was donated to Nicolas who had none !
She also used the last of her spa days getting a pedicure.
Danni & Stella had invited us all to a Swiss Fondue afternoon on their boat in Samos Marina. It coincided with my birthday that I hoped I had managed to keep under the radar, but unfortunately not!
Fondue, birthday cake & my present – a new torch that fits perfectly
Finally, Mark & his friend Mike arrived 2 days before we left and we arranged to meet for some beers in Marcos both nights. They are only here for a quick fit out but hopefully we will meet up later in the season.
Think that’s about it so …….
End of blog 2023-2024
