Updated Thursday July 22nd 2010
We are now at Nidri, where we have been fitting new service batteries.
On the way here we visited Missolonghi lagoon, on the north side of the Gulf of Patras, which leads into the approaches to the Corinth canal. We went there partly because Caryn and Svein on C'est La Vie had made contact and were fitting out at the new marina. We met them last in 2004! We were also interested to see the marina. Afterwards we cruised a short way north, before crossing to Ithaca where we visited Ian and Julie in their 'shack'.
We remained near Pilos, in the Bay of Navarinon, in the southern Ionian, for some while, after arriving there from Crete on 19th June, except for an expedition to Finakounda and another excursion taking in Methoni and the island of Sapientza.
One of the reasons for coming straight to Pilos had been to shelter from strong winds. We were in company with Steel Sapphire, but they have now departed west. Then Indigo arrived, and we were surprised and delighted when Ian and Julie from Morven called by on their way back from a walk.
We left Alanya on Wednesday 28th April, and first went to Cyprus. We then doubled back towards Crete, resting for a short while at Kekova Roads on the Turkish coast. On the way to Crete we visited the island of Kasos. Once there, we 'got stuck' in the lovely Spinalonga lagoon.
Having at last torn ourselves away, we are making for the Ionian on the western side of Greece. Our next 'appointment' is with Mo's son Dave on 25th July.
Fuga has now reached the furthest point east in her travels, and we will now head back to home waters over perhaps two years. Since entering the Med, we have turned the log over with 10,000 nautical miles logged.
Our summary journal has links to the narrative log, or simply go to the Latest Narrative and work your way backwards.
John