Our sights are set on the town of Cefalu, a coastal town in northern Sicily. The village is known for the Norman Cathedral, a Byzantine 12th century fortress-like structure with towers and mosaics. There are also ancient ruins, a hilltop castle (La Rocca), and sandy rather than pebbly beaches. Cefalu is popular with Sicilians, mainland… read more

It was gloomy, drizzly, and overcast when we left Taorimina for our next anchorage just outside of Spiaggia Di Scilla, a town and commune in Calabria, Italy. It is the traditional site of the sea monster Scyalla from Greek mythology. We had planned to sail to Syracuse, but a couple from Philadelphia, also from the… read more

We left Greece on Sunday, September 17th, sailed 230 nautical miles, overnight, late into the next night, to arrive in Italy on Tuesday, September 19th. I have never dropped anchor in the darkness of night so I was a bit concerned about rocks or other unforeseen problems. Rich heard the trains afar and was comforted.… read more

(09/14) We have left idyllic Milos, sailing for roughly ten hours to an anchorage by the town of Lefki. The day was uneventful, the waters a warm, salty blue. The days are not as long as they have been; sunrise is a bit later and sunset is around 7:45 PM. The sky is black by… read more