Wednesday 4th September 2024
Heading south towards Samos, ultimate port Ormos but initially heading Limonias around the west end of Samos through the Fournoi channel..
The wind blew from the NE all morning switching to the NW at lunchtime . It still allowed us a very nice downwind sail and although some swell not too bad, the forecast was lower than the actual swell I think more 0.7 or 0.8 when the wind picked up at 14:00 . Strangely in the Fournoi channel the wind started to disappear.
At 18:30 , 11 hours and 52 miles we anchored in the lovely Limonias bay. Nicolas was here, a nice surprise. Aperitifs then a quiet night.
Thursday 5th September 2024
Both boats headed for Ormos Marina about 4 miles east. We were baby sitting Pita , Nicolas’ cat while he went home for his nephews wedding. He was best man.
Sunday 8th September 2024
We invited Eric & Beatrice a French couple we had all met before to join us up the hill for Sunday lunch in Marathocampos. Its a bit of a trek , but great views and a very good traditional taverna
Wed 11th September 2024
We hired a car and met up with Ton, Corinna and their cousins in Pythagorio for a meal.
Thursday 12th September 2024
Baby sitting one cat while trying to cater to the other one was interesting. We were having drinks on Jan & Ules “new” boat they had just purchased to celebrate when Lily decided to make an appearance and join the party.
She knew something was going on and kept an eye on us , LOL
Sunday 22nd September 2024
This was the planned return date for Nicolas. His friend Silvie arrived then too. She was out for a weeks sailing / holiday on Nicolas’s boat. WE had them around to Camira that night for dinner.
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