Mykonos and the Dodecanese
Arwenofbosham
Rob and Jacky Black
Tue 13 Oct 2009 19:29
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37 07.4 N 25 49.1E
Islet Dhenoussa
We anchored in Ormos Roussa for the night having
sailed from Kos on 01/10/09.
It seemed a safe and quiet spot when we arrived and
there were 2 other boats in the bay. However during the night the wind howled
and came in from the South west we were soon bouncing around and so little sleep
was had! We left at first light and headed for Mykonos with a following sea and
Force 7 winds. On arrival in Mykonos we tied up along side the concrete jetty in
the same spot as last time and both went for a sleep!
The marina was very quiet and the good taverna was
closed for the winter so a meal on board was promptly followed by
bed.
Sunday 4th October
Our friends Wiz and Watson arrived from the U.K.
today on the last Easy jet flight of the season. Once they had settled in and we
had caught up on chat they headed off to town to see the sights. We had supper
early and turned in so we could get an early start to head east for
Fournoi.
The wind had dropped over night so we motored to
start with but we were soon able to unfurle the genoa and sail for part of the
journey. We returned to the bay south of the harbour and were soon at anchor and
in the sea for a swim. It was good to have company in the water for a
change!
Tuesday /Wednesday 6th - 7th October
Samos
37 41.2N 26 56.6E
We sailed across from Fournoi and as before the
wind was up and down and the genoa was unfurled and furled but at least we had
extra hands for all the efforts! Can't complain really as the sun was shining
and the sea a glorious dark blue. We found the town quay in Samos to be fairly
quiet on our arrival and moored up opposite our favourite cafe. Drinks followed
by a swim in the bay and then a meal out at Faros restaurant - our favourite in
Samos. We had a lazy day on Wednesday having done some shopping while Wiz
and Watson explored some of the ancient monuments, we then headed for the
beach for sunbathing and swimming with a special soup (again at Faros) for
lunch.
Thursday/ Friday 8th-
9th October
Agothonisi
37 27.4N 26 58.1E
We motored all the way (15 miles).
Found a delightful spot to anchor in crystal clear
water over sand and we were soon swimming to the beach; had a wander round the
tiny harbour and checked out the options for supper later. There was a large
naval patrol vessel on the quay along with a Coast guard launch so no room for
yachts and when the ferry arrived the one fishing boat there had to
move!
We had a lovely meal at George's Taverna
- local goat and rabbit and a delicious dessert biscuit made with eggs and
honey. The following day Wiz and Watson went off early to explore the island and
then after more swimming we took another trip ashore for a light lunch at one of
the other Tavernas, meanwhile several other yachts arrived and either anchored
or went along side the jetty (space having been created after the navy vacated
the harbour.
We really liked this spot and plan another visit
before the end of the season weather permitting.
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