As per our normal start options due to the unfortunate dog pack still at Samos Marina we either head to Posidonio at one end of Samos or Ormos Marina at the other end at Marathokampos.
This year it’s Ormos. It’s only 15 miles or so along to the west and from the log book I see it was a motor sail in relative calm.
It’s a nice wee place & the facilities & the staff are good. There are a few tavernas ashore but only the pizzeria is open at the moment for food. So no problem there folks !
Lily also gets to go ashore, which may be her last for some while so nice to break her back into the boat life gently after 6 months of freedom.
This year although I made a rod for my back.
By mistake I fed a wee stray with our “stray cat feed” left over from the winter and each night & morning she would totter along & “ask” for her breakfast and dinner. Lily sort of tolerated her so no major clashes.
Stephan the guy who runs the marina for Aris regularly organises a BBQ and invites all the crews along. For a small fee he arranges the food. As it was early in the season only 4 boat crew were at this early offering but very good it was as usual.
They ARE happier than they all look ! lol
A nice hassle free start to 2024-2025
