By chance we once again met Dutch couple,Herman and Thea who were also moored in the Aretsou Thessoloniki Marina. We first met them in Porto Koufo a couple of weeks ago while we were enjoying a long lunch at a fish taverna with our now departed guests. Herman and Thea …

After a pleasant drive south down the east coast of the Thessaloniki Gulf we arrive in the fishing port of Michaniona. We enjoyed a delightful seafood lunch by the water in one of the local restaurants near the quay.

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …