6th May 2014 Kamariotissa, Samothraki Island to Port Thasos, Thasos Island

Early morning we had to Vacate the Quay as a Large Ferry was due to Dock where we had Stayed Overnight
Early Morning we had to Vacate the Quay as a Large Ferry was due to Dock where we had Stayed Overnight
Although there was still Quite a Strong Wind Blowing we made a Decision to Leave the Port and Motor to Thasos
Although there was still Quite a Strong Wind Blowing we made a Decision to Leave the Port and Motor to Thasos
With the Wind Directly Behind us the Journey was Quite Comfortable
With the Wind Directly Behind us the Journey was Quite Comfortable

Our Original Plan was to go North East to Alexandroupolis on the mainland and then Follow the Coast toward the west. The Forecast however was for Similar South Easterly Winds for Several Days which made it Impossible

There Appears to be Marble Mines on Thasos Island
There Appears to be Marble Mines on Thasos Island
We Arrive in the Thasos Port
We Arrive in the Thasos Port
Port Thasos was Built on the same Site as the Ancient City
Port Thasos was Built on the same Site as the Ancient City
The Entrance to the New Harbour of Port Thasos
The Entrance to the New Harbour of Port Thasos
We Decide that the Old Harbour would be a much Nicer Experience for us
We Decide that the Old Harbour would be a much Nicer Experience for us
What a Beautiful Little Port
What a Beautiful Little Port !!
The Old Port Looked Quaint and Inviting
The Old Port Looked Quaint and Inviting
The Old Port Houses all the Local Small fishing Boats
All the Local Small Fishing Boats are Moored Here
Once Moored we had Small Fishing Boats Beside us
Once Docked we had Small Fishing Boats on Either Side of us
It Took a While with Several Helpers to Work out the Power and Water on Offer
It Took a While with Several Helpers to Work out the Power and Water on Offer
Directly at our Stern was a Cafe and Nearby were Several Tavernas
Directly at our Stern was a Cafe and Nearby were Several Tavernas
A Local Fishermen Heading Out for a Late Catch
A Local Fisherman Heading Out for a Late Catch
Tangaroa in Thasos
Tangaroa in Thasos
A Metre from the Boat we Dined at the Mythos Restaurant
A Metre from the Boat we Dined at the Mythos Restaurant
For Starters we Enjoyed Mussels, Beans in a Sauce and Dolmades
For Starters we Enjoyed Mussels, Beans in a Sauce and Dolmades with Tzatziki
Stuffed Peppers, Pork Chops and Fish were Our Choices Tonight
Stuffed Peppers, Pork Chops and Fish were Our Choices Tonight
It wouldn't be Greece if there were no Cats at your Feet in the Tavernas !!
It wouldn’t be Greece if there were no Cats at your Feet in the Tavernas !!
Samothraki Island to Thasos Island
Samothraki Island to Thasos Island

 

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