then Kos (a bit touristy but still some lovely buildings and the sanctuary of Hippocrates is another of the special places of ancient times) before we crossed into Turkey (with Nick and Lindy who had joined us in Kos for a few days sailing in the Greek islands before flying back from Bodrum).

Levathi

Looking at Amorgos

Amorgos and the Monastery of Hozoviotissa

Paros (beautiful, very well sheltered anchorage which we are very keen to return to), Amorgos (where we waited a couple of days for strong winds to blow through and we visited the monastery of Hozoviotissa perched half way up the near vertical cliffs on the south coast of Amorgos – astonishing site), Levitha (small island with a wonderful natural well protected harbour, and only one family who keep a herd of 700+ sheep/goats, catch fish and provide dinner for yachties! A special place and pleased that we visited before it is developed), Leros, Kalimnos (where North Face were sponsoring a major climbing competition at the spectacular overhanging cliffs on the west coast – seemed quite incredible that anyone could climb up given the overhang)

Anne at work, at play, bathing in a hot spring and a Delos

Olympia to Mykonos with Anne

Our route from Olympic marina (where Anne joined us) on the coast east of Athens was via Kea, Kithnos, Siros, Rinea, Delos (centre of the Athenian league – ruins of the old port indicate what a significant trading centre this must have been in ancient times), Mykonos (convenient airport and Anne left us here to fly back to UK then Australia – it was great to have her company and share some of our sightseeing as well as being able to relax and leave her on the wheel for hours!!),