Levitha

Blue Magic
Mark & Chris Dewey
Sun 12 Aug 2012 16:20

Position 37:00.14N 026:28.17E

 

After sitting out more strong winds in Amorgos for a few nights we left for a short hop of 30 miles to the small Island of Levitha.

 

When we left the harbour there was a nice, gentle breeze BUT big, rolly seas !

 

A very lumpy and uncomfortable trip and so by 4pm we were glad to enter the very protected anchorage at Levitha and also glad to see that one of the ten mooring buoys vacant.

Levitha is very barren with just a couple of families who run a Taverna from their farm for boat visitors.

It is a bit of a trek to get there, you need a torch for the return trip and don’t wear your heels !

 

There was a bit of a commotion whilst we were in the Taverna with the family asking for a doctor because their little boy had fallen and hit his head.

No one responded so I put into practise my ships doctor and first responder training and went to help !

 

Luckily it was not serious, no stitches needed and no sign of concussion, it is amazing how far a bit of reassurance goes !

 

A Lovely home cooked meal at the Taverna and a very peaceful night, a nice change from hearing usual music and bustle from shore.

 

Yachts on the mooring buoys and the view out of the anchorage – protected all round by land.