Nearing Athens .....
In the tiny streets of Parikia on the Island of Paros Peter writes ….. Last year when we crossed the Aegean we especially liked the island of Leros. This year our favourite island and the place where we have dwelt the longest is Paros. We had never been there before but what a lovely island it is and so many safe anchorages. Just as well given the usual Meltemi blasts that have been a prominent feature this year. White Rose is now near the island of Aegina, close to Athens, sitting out more winds before crossing to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Apollo. Hope he looks favourably upon us over the next few days! We are making our way a bit further North as we are being lifted out in about three weeks. We plan some extended land travel again before winter arrives and we don’t intend to stay on the boat over-winter this year. Knowing this, and in an effort to save money, we decided some while back to try and make our anti-foul last two seasons. Whatever manufacturers bo...