Fai Tira leaves for Aegina 37:44.75N 23:25.71E

01^st July 2011

Woke and set off early at 6.30am as we had read in the pilot book that our next island, Aegina, due to its proximity to Athens, can be exceptionally busy and the quay/marina is usually full Thurs to Sundays.  We took the chance with an early start.  Flat calm passage, again very hot.   We passed a number of ferries and ships that were entering and exiting the separation lane just south of Athens. 

Some of these jet powered boats created a huge bow wave as you can see.

We arrived into the harbour, unfortunately a boat following us then decided to put on speed, cut corners and stole our possible mooring.  However, we circled and shouted to an English couple in a motor cruiser who confirmed space available.  We dropped anchor reversed into the spot, lines were tied and we were settled for the night.  

Just as we finished tying up the fuel bowser stopped by, we filled the empty fuel cans, started to fill the tank when the bowser ran out of fuel.  I needed to purchase engine oil as we seemed to be losing it in small quantities, I went with the driver 10km to nearest petrol station.  I returned and continued to refuel.  We then tried to locate internet and phone recharge - all shut.  We found a nice cafe and had a late lunch.  Later we did some provisioning ready for the onward journey tomorrow.

I visited the Port Authority office and took a photo of Judy on Fai Tira out of their office window.  It was the first really lovely warm night and just sitting on Fai Tira watching the world go by was great. We sat on the inflated dinghy and just watched the sunset and boats coming and going - all desperate to find a mooring for the night.  We logged on, booked Judy’s flights for Sat - which means Zante to Amsterdam then on to Bristol to collect car and travel home.  We showered then strolled along the front and found a nice ice cream parlour before bed at 1.00am.