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We left Kithnos at about 9.00 this morning. Again the girls made a great breakfast. The wind had already came up, so effectively we would be sailing into it. The Maltese Falcon had already left earlier in the night. The plan was to go around the top of Kythnos and then across to Syros, but to get to the main town Ermoupoli we would have to travel about halfway down the far side of the island. We expect to take around 6 hours.
Brian was on first shift, and it was quite difficult as the water was quite choppy. Stuart then took over for a while, and then finally I got a shot at it. so for the next 15 ks I was at the helm. Given the fact that I learned my sailing from the sailing book for dummies, Brian was pretty brave for giving me the wheel. His instructions were very clear, aim at the top of that island. As it turned out it was the best part of the day, Stuart and Brian put up the headsal, and things just got faster, and more choppy. I did my best, but the water wash washing over the boat on a regular basis, so most of the crew went down stairs. Brian braved it out, evenf though the book he was reading was interupted by the worlds greatest flood on page 417. Anyway, I got Flight 11 to the point and Brian took over. As we slowly went around the other side of the island the winds changed and everything smoothed out. One thing you notice about these islands is the fact the are rock, dry and very barren. It is incredible how they can even built anything as they are solid granite. But they do, and do a very good job. Everything is marble or granite, the streets, walls houses,'everything.
Getting into port was a little difficult, as the large ferries create a wave lkke motion, so id you are not careful the boat can end up hitting the jetty when the ferries clme and go.'But you have to be close enough to be able to get on and off. As it turned out the boat next door was some aussies from Sydney. Once settled in, we went down town for some lunch and a quick look around. The shop are closed at this time. I went with the girls to have a look, Brian and Stuart caught up on a well earned rest at the boat. Of course, "shoes" is the greek sign they understand, and before you know it, they lined up what shops they were going to after six. But even I have to agree, that like the other parts of Greece, the clothes, shoes and homewares are simply stunning. Greeks have good taste. We came back had our showers,'and a bit of a rest (I had a headache stressed out keeping my crew under control) so I had a nap for about and hour or so. Then it was time to hit the restaurant strip once again, and we found one that Stuart, Brian, Di, and Heather visited about 5 years ago. The photo I have included tonight is taken from the boat, showing the restaurant strip'and how close it is. I must say, people here know how to enjoy themselves.
Brian was on first shift, and it was quite difficult as the water was quite choppy. Stuart then took over for a while, and then finally I got a shot at it. so for the next 15 ks I was at the helm. Given the fact that I learned my sailing from the sailing book for dummies, Brian was pretty brave for giving me the wheel. His instructions were very clear, aim at the top of that island. As it turned out it was the best part of the day, Stuart and Brian put up the headsal, and things just got faster, and more choppy. I did my best, but the water wash washing over the boat on a regular basis, so most of the crew went down stairs. Brian braved it out, evenf though the book he was reading was interupted by the worlds greatest flood on page 417. Anyway, I got Flight 11 to the point and Brian took over. As we slowly went around the other side of the island the winds changed and everything smoothed out. One thing you notice about these islands is the fact the are rock, dry and very barren. It is incredible how they can even built anything as they are solid granite. But they do, and do a very good job. Everything is marble or granite, the streets, walls houses,'everything.
Getting into port was a little difficult, as the large ferries create a wave lkke motion, so id you are not careful the boat can end up hitting the jetty when the ferries clme and go.'But you have to be close enough to be able to get on and off. As it turned out the boat next door was some aussies from Sydney. Once settled in, we went down town for some lunch and a quick look around. The shop are closed at this time. I went with the girls to have a look, Brian and Stuart caught up on a well earned rest at the boat. Of course, "shoes" is the greek sign they understand, and before you know it, they lined up what shops they were going to after six. But even I have to agree, that like the other parts of Greece, the clothes, shoes and homewares are simply stunning. Greeks have good taste. We came back had our showers,'and a bit of a rest (I had a headache stressed out keeping my crew under control) so I had a nap for about and hour or so. Then it was time to hit the restaurant strip once again, and we found one that Stuart, Brian, Di, and Heather visited about 5 years ago. The photo I have included tonight is taken from the boat, showing the restaurant strip'and how close it is. I must say, people here know how to enjoy themselves.
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