We woke at 06.00 am, having slept really well. Some of our lovely neighbours have quietly sailed on to their next destination already. Our journey today will take us to the Island called Amorgos, it has a few good bays to pull into. We set off by 06.40 into very little wind, our route is west from Levitha Ormos. The wind direction also appears to be westerly hmmm how much sailing today? Because the wind is lighter than previous day's we may have a more comfortable trip. We manage to sail some of the eight hours, however the wind gradually dropped over the day to 1.5 knots, not very helpful really 37.7 N.ms. to go and no wind ! We travel through a shipping lane which we have done before, when you see these humongous sea monsters bearing down on your little boat, we get a little nervous. The first vessel smoothly bypasses us, across the bow giving us no cause for concern. His cargo unfathomable as we see nothing obvious, I would love to know where he has been, where he is headed and what is he carrying, it is intriguing. The world is such a big place and yet we have the ability to travel so easily around. If only we could just stop and ask for a moment, clearly that will not happen! The second tanker seemed a little less friendly, heading in our direction, looking completely overloaded with multi coloured containers. His intentions were not so obvious, will he come this side or the other of the Island in front of us? Will he fit between the island and us ( we have sails out which could be somewhat chaotic if we need to alter our course too much) The decision was made to just stop and wait, as he was travelling so fast, he probably wouldn't have known we were there. He most certainly wouldn't have moved around us either! He appeared to behave like a road raged yob in comparison to his 'Sunday driver' buddy in the previous ship. A few large ferries linking the Islands gracefully, took their place alongside us in this big ocean. Elegantly manoeuvring among the archpeligo of Greek Islands, stopping only on the larger of the groups. We reach the north of Amorgos Island where we turn down to its west coast, there can be found two large bays with healthy thriving towns. The most northerly bay called Nisos Amorgos, looks amazing we pull into crystal clear turquoise sandy waters in which the whole town population appears to be swimming. Perfect, Oh except for the extremely loud pair of musicians playing on a small stage. The music is deafening we cannot even make out what type of disturbing ear rattling, music it is meant to be. We think there may be some sort of festival as there are twenty or more little tents erected around the beach, hence the overcrowded waters. We attempt to anchor but with the weed and sandy bottom, it just will not hold. Just as well really as we both looked somewhat horrified at each other, how can you enjoy such a fabulous place with music so loud and awful. Must be getting old!!! Travelling further down south on west coast we find katapola, a quiet ( hopefully) harbour with that lovely Greek feel. The best place to be was on the harbour wall, nicely protected from wind, not that there is any today! Electric and water are available and amazingly free :) We reverse onto the wall and with that good old boatee spirit, people come to assist with ropes ( probably to ensure our boat is tied properly therefore won't hit anyone elses!) The town is small and very sweet, from our vantage point we watch life pass us by. Local bar and restaurant owners preparing for an evening of hungry thirsty guests. Table clothes fluttering as they are shaken open to lay upon those white painted tables. Cutlery glistening with each movement as it is placed in that perfect position, napkins folded in skilled hands then slotted carefully beside glowing candles. Within minutes the whole seafront has evolved from day to night, this is a nightly routine, and we have become accustomed to this timely transformation. We take a stroll along the small promenade and catch the sunset, which never ceases to thrill us, before we enjoy a glass of wine in a bar opposite 'Kejstral'. This allows us some cheeky free internet, so that I can update our blog and check in with family and friends, all from the comforts of our boat.
Bedtime as early start at 06.30 ( hope Kevin set an alarm !!)
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