Our first sunny day since arriving into Skiathos Port!! How different the port looks and feels now that the dreary, cool days had departed. All of a sudden the streets are busy and day tripper boats are full of bather clad passengers looking forward to some sun and swimming. Our …

A trip to the hair dresser was on the agenda for this morning. It is good to have a husband that goes early and seeks suitable establishments for his wife and even makes an appointment!! While at the salon I meet a fellow Australian, Jennifer from Sydney who is staying …

Today’s weather forecast was not that promising so we made our way to the Skiathos Port on the south east of the island for shelter for the next few days. Our second guests for the season were arriving here in Skiathos Port in a few days time, which will allow …

Today we leave for the beautiful Northern Sporades Islands. It was a nice surprise when Craig and Cory called past in the morning in their tender to bid us farewell. Prior to our departure we entered the fishing dock to refuel where I had an enjoyable conversation about photography with …

Another day in spent in delightful Volos! In the evening our new acquaintances, Craig and Cory joining us for chicken curry on board the Tangaroa.

Today we hired a car and spent the day sightseeing the beautiful hilltop villages of Mount Pelion and the rugged coastal bays east of Volos. Many of the villages we could see a few days earlier as we were motoring down the Volos Peninsular. There are also many hidden and …

After a reasonably comfortable night, despite the windy and rainy conditions, in the morning the weather had improved greatly. Looking out over the small, almost deserted island that gave us good shelter overnight, with it’s large herd of goats looked very peaceful this morning. An old farmhouse on the hill …

As we had a long distance to motor today we made quite an early start at 6 am. Conditions at this hour are usually very calm however we were aware the wind was going to pick up during the morning. The early morning sunlight on the castle looked absolutely spectacular, …

At last we depart Kalamaria and motor south down the western side of the Thessoloniki Gulf. The weather could not have been more perfect for our trip down the coast, with clear blue skies, warm temperature and very little wind. We pass wonderful scenery along the lush mountainous coastline together …

After many weeks having their yacht repaired, Herman and Thea finally departed the marina. We also start our preparation to leave the marina after our part for our generator finally arrives from Belgium. Once installed and tested we were pleased that we were also finally leaving  the marina. Marina fever …