We lifted anchor from Ikaria on 19th July and sailed past the Fourni Islands to Samos. The predicted forecast of force 6 kicked in with some acceleration around the east tip of Ikaria. We made good speed 9 knots over the ground in 25 knots with a 3rd reef and reefed genoa.

 

Samos is a much greener island than the Cyclades and the architecture immediately changes from the white sugar cubed houses to terracotta- tiled roofs . As we sailed along the south coast of Samos, Tioram got her first glance of Turkey.

After 41 n miles we went into the new Samos marina to use the power and water to prepare the boat in readiness for our close friends Carol, Pat and family Alex and Imogen to arrive.

On 21st we moved to Pythagorion town quay to wait for their arrival.   Pythagorion is named after the philosopher Pythagoras who was born there in 580 BC.

 

The town is a tourist resort with a bustling quay, taverna's, bars and shops. It was fab to see Carol and family arrive---- Carol, my dear mate whom I’ve know since we were only five.

One of the greatest pleasures for Tony and I is to share Tioram with our family and friends--- and the moment they arrived on the quay had been a long term wish fulfilled.

We enjoyed Pythagorion together chilling, girlie shopping and had a couple of nice meals out sitting on the beach at the shoreside taverna's.

 

On 23rd July we sailed to Poseidonion bay where we anchored for 2 nights and enjoyed swimming off the boat, a BBQ on board and an dinghy ride ashore to a beach side taverna.

 

Today, 25th, we lifted anchor to head south to the small Dodecanese island of Agathonisi.

 

Photographs of---------

Church at the anchorage off Ikaria

The harbour and island by day

Early morning sail to Samos with Fourni Islands in the background

Pythagorion from the sea

Samos marina

Live aboard boat

Pythagorion, the Smith—O’ Grady’s arrive

Drinks on board at Pythagorion

The boys check out the radio before leaving the harbour

 

Love to all

 

Tina, Tony, Carol, Pat, Alex and Imogen.