Greek strip of coast, Albanian mountains behind.
Entering Ormos Platarias
Moored in Platarias, on mainland Greece. Bill and Frank in the cockpit. Beyond is Trusty Girl, a South African boat.
Flotilla moored in Platarias
Platarias beach, with mermaid
Boat moored at Platarias ferry pier.
Entering channel to Gaios, on Paxos
After we moored in Gaios, Trusty Girl came in beside us.
Main square in Gaios
Frank and Bill checking a menu
Gaios Harbour. Q. is at far side.
Gaios quay. Quicksilver is third mast from right.
Fishing boats at Gaios quay
Olive oil outlet
Looking back at Gaios
Frank, in the inland gulf of Amvrakikos
Approaching Vonitsa
Swallows' nests, a common sight
Visiting yachts at Vonitsa. Q. is among them.
Inland fishing boats in Vonitsa
Vonitsa has a fort with fine views, here looking inland over the town
Looking down at the town quay. Bars and cafés line the front.
Looking southwest from Vonitsa fort. In the distance is Preveza, at the entrance to the gulf.
The gulf is full of appealing anchorages, particulalry for shallow draft boats.
The morning was very humid
With large spiders everywhere. This one had spun a web right across the path.
Tortoise
Vonitsa fort from below
Frog
Approaching the Lefkas Canal, which divides the Lefkas peninsula from the mainland
Clouds over Lefkas
Through the bridge on a windy afternoon (soon to be very wet). The bridge opens on the hour during daylight.
Looking back at the Lefkas Canal bridge
We moored at Spartochori on the island of Meganisi. A steep path leads to the village above. Here the sun was shining.
But there were still clouds over Lefkas
Looking northeast towards the mainland
And down to the moorings. Q. is at right, with blue sailcover.
Grapes
Oranges
Swallow family -- grainy but recognizable, when blown up
Three boats motoring in in time for dinner at the waterside taverna
Vasiliki is a watersports resort, with wind-surfers, catamarans, and day-sailers to rent.
Q,, at left, moored at Vasiliki (on Lefkas)
Preparing for dance performance
Another team of dancers waits
Dancers in procession
More dancers
Waiting for breakfast at a wifi café. Bill, at computer, and Frank
Swallows nest in the awnings.
Look at its streamers
Across fishing boat to visitors' quay at Vasiliki. Q. is this side of motor boat.
Looking back north to Vasiliki
Heading south to Ithaca
