Ashes return home
Serafina
Rob & Sarah Bell
Mon 24 Aug 2009 17:10
Sunday 23rd August
Finally set off for Kalimnos Island this morning, but very little wind for
most of the trip so we sailed and motor-sailed in patches until we finally
came round to the south of the island and made our way into the main
harbour.
Our first impression of the town as we approached was that it is
considerably bigger than we had imagined or been led to believe. The quay
was half empty and we motored up slowly and actually asked the skipper of a
large yacht anchored there if it was OK to moor here! Seemed so strange to
see so few boats for a change. All was OK and no sooner had we dropped our
anchor and backed up to the quay than the familiar shape of Souris Rose hove
into view. David and Jill moored next to us and we were still tidying away
our ropes etc. when we were invited on board for a quick G & T. In due
course we were also joined by Chris and Clare off Vonasi, (Westerly Discus
33) who we have not met before and it was 5.30 pm before we all headed off.
The quay by now was full and by all accounts the half empty view that we had
yesterday lunchtime was most unusual. Still it getting closer to the end of
August and the Italians are beginning to head home which will make the place
quieter in every sense!
David and Jill then invited us for supper as Jill had just bought 4 fresh
sea bass from a fisherman in the morning, which was an offer we could not
refuse.
My brother David was emailing us updates on the final ashes test and it was
great news to hear that we had triumphed in the end. No time to hunt down
any Aussies this evening, but will have to get on the case tomorrow....