After David left we had a few days in Preveza to do laundry, restock and refuel the boat ready for Pete joining us.
Strange cloud formation whilst we were waiting on Preveza quay.
Pete arrives and we head south, through the Lefkada bridge and anchor with lines ashore in Abelike bay on the north coast of Meganisi
Out for a sail and back into Spartahori, just along the coast
Sitting in the taverna on the water's edge, the sea gets a little too close! Waves created by large motor yacht going across the head of the bay. The waiter very thoughtfully went around lifting handbags etc left on the floor. The water soon receded and service resumed as normal.
Good meal at Stefan and Gerry's.
Strange sunset looking out of Spartahori bay towards Lefkada. Why is the orange sunset only in that arc?
From Spartahori, after a walk up to the village at the top, we headed across to the island of Kalamos. This is a beautiful anchorage at Port Leone, along from George's place in the main town (seen in previous post).
Port Leone used to be the main port of the island until the earthquake of 1953 destroyed the water supply. The inhabitants left and chose not to return, leaving the place like a ghost village. The church remains and is maintained by locals from Kalamos town but other buildings, including an olive press have fallen into disrepair. We did notice this year that work has begun to restore some of the buildings, no doubt soon to open as tavernas and create a tourist spot.
Time for a cuppa in the anchorage surrounded by magnificent mountains.
Calm waters as we left Port Leone the next morning. This is the channel between the island of Kalamos on the left and Kastos island on the right.
Moving on we headed west, a brief stop in One House Bay on Atoko island and onto anchor in Vathi on Ithaca.
A wedding party boat heading out to the small chapel on the island in the bay (see previous post)
Pete surveying the scene.
We had planned to go to Kioni next but strong winds would have made the quay there very uncomfortable and not secure holding. The winds blow down the valley and into the bay so we decided to stay in Vathi for another night.
Now heading north on our way back to Preveza, we called in to Kioni bay but unfortunately didn't have time to stop - just wanted to show Pete this jewel.
A lunchtime stop and swim in the beautiful clear water between the tiny island of Thilia and Meganisi.
Overnight anchorage in One Tree Bay - indicated by the arrow - although actually there are two trees - maybe needs renaming! A new spot for us - even after all this time in the Ionian we can still find new places to discover.
The next morning we left the anchorage and sailed north, back through the Lefkada bridge and into Preveza. There we met John who had flown in the previous evening and stayed overnight in a hotel. We all went for a late lunch at our favourite restaurant in town - still have all the freebies and bill comes to 39€ for four of us! Pete left by taxi to the airport, quick change of bedding and John moves on board.
The next morning we sailed south again and stopped off in One(?) Tree Bay for overnight anchorage. Next morning on to Spartahori - nice to swim off the boat as it was now 39 degrees. Breakfast up in the village and then round to Abelike having had a look at Kapeli and decided Abelike was a better option.
John soaking up the rays!
From Abelike we sailed along the coast and round to the spot between Meganisi and Thilia for lunchtime swim - not a good spot for anchoring overnight but wonderful for cooling swim.
In need of supplies we went into Tranquil bay and dropped anchor. However, the bay didn't really live up to its name and a fair amount of wind came in. Dave stayed on board and John and I took the dinghy across to Nidri to go shopping.
We then had quite a "spirited" sail over to One Tree Bay but weather dictated that the bay to the east was calmer and a better option so we anchored there - Varko Bay - another new spot for us.
No sailing wind the next day so we took the dinghy ashore and went exploring up onto the headland and looked down the other side towards Plateria.
The walk back down into Varko bay.
Stunning Oleanders in the gardens of a deserted hotel, now nothing ashore other than a few quiet holiday apartments.
Strange but beautiful thistle like plants up on the headland.
Fantastic clear waters in a very tranquil bay - we are so, so lucky!!
From here it was back to Preveza to drop John off at the airport and then to get Serenity ready for going into the Ionian boatyard opposite Preveza town.
All sorted, Serenity up on the hard and skipper relaxes with a chilled beer!
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