We are now in the Aegean Sea, continuing onward to Santorini and neighboring islands. Notice how the topography has changed from the beautiful, dense green vegetation to brown, pumice looking land with hardly any plant life. “Pueblo” was the word that came to mind once seeing the stark white houses against the dull earth. (07/03-05)… read more

We are now visiting the Saronic Islands, popular because of their beaches and ancient ruins. These seven islands are close to Athens, making them all great day-trip destinations. Our first stop is Agistri, an island clustered with pine trees and filled with churches, chapels, and sandy beaches, all on top of aqualine waters. The town… read more

Leaving the quay in Galaxidi, we are off to travel through the Corinth canal. The Corinth canal “is an artificial canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.” Rich was thrilled to navigate the canal. It has been labeled as a fantastic feat of engineering. The trip time… read more

Still sailing south, we are making our way down to Lefkada. Once there, we had to wait for a bridge to open and allow us to pass. The bridge opens every hour on the hour and at night, as needed. Rich has equated the entire experience to driving on the Long Island Expressway. There are… read more