In the Morning only a Couple of Other Yachts Remain in the BayWe are Still in very Good Company in Mandraki Harbour this MorningThe Township of Mandraki has a History of Shipping and Many Well Known Shipping Magnates come from this Small IslandThe Monastery Dominates a Small Islet in the Mandraki HarbourThe Small Mandraki Township has a Naval College which No Doubt has Been Sponsored by Some of the Wealthy Ship Owners Originally from this IslandMandraki Port, OuinoussaWe Head Ashore Today to do Some SightseeingThe Beautiful Large Church, Agious Nicolaos Overlooks Mandraki Harbour Surrounded by Lovely HomesEvery Greek Port has it’s Fleet of Colourfully Painted Small Fishing BoatsNo Shortage of Cute Fishing Boats Here!!Tangaroa and VemianA Visit to the Maritime Museum is a Must when Visiting the Small TownshipThe Displays, Especially the Model Ships were OutstandingRic with the Very Friendly and Helpful Caretaker of the MuseumA Nice Cool Drink in the Town’s very Popular Cafe/Bar Before our Excursion to the Top of the VillageThe Hillside is Scattered with Old and New HousesThis Grand Old Residence is a Revovator’s Dream !!The View East is Enjoyed By Us and also a Couple of Feline ResidentsFinally High Enough to Look Down Over the Church !The Exercise Together with the Outstanding Views were Well Worth the Effort !The Immaculatly Presented Entrance to Agios NicolaosSurrounded by Houses the Church is a Focal Point on the Hillside of the TownWe Plan to have Dinner Here in this Restaurant TonightThe Vemian is Owned by French Couple Chris and Suzanne who Live Aboard their YachtThe Tangaroa at Dusk in Mandraki Port, OinoussaWe are Invited for Drinks Aboard the Vemian with Christian, Suzanne and Iorgo, our new French Sailing FriendsAt the Restaurant Ashore we Ordered a Greek Salad…Shrimp Saganaki…and Local Fried Fresh CalamariTo Finish the Evening we had a Nightcap at the Waterside Cafe/BarThe Delightful Young Man Serving us Suggested a Mojhito made with the Local Greek Mastika instead of Rum – Delicious
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