Day Six – From Kalamos to Vathy

We started the morning in Kalamos at a leisurely pace, only to discover George, our friendly harbor master, is also a chef! He created  what we jokingly call "anchor spaghetti," where the anchor lines get entangled with other anchor  lines. That happened for half the boats in the harbor. This meant our departure took a bit longer than planned. In the process, we witnessed three anchor releases and picked up some useful techniques in case we ever find ourselves in a similar situation.a


Once we finally set sail, we headed toward Vathy. We enjoyed about an hour of pleasant sailing before the wind decided to take a break, and we switched on the engine for the rest of the journey. Just before reaching Vathy, we stumbled upon a lovely lagoon that seemed to be the secret hideaway of the rich and famous. We had a relaxing breakfast there, with Vivian even feeding the fish, before continuing on to Vathy.





In Vathy, we found a convenient public mooring spot, and Vivian expertly handled the anchoring. After our usual post-sail drink, we headed to a nearby beach for some swimming and snorkeling. The beach was well-equipped with paddleboards, kayaks, and comfy chairs, but strangely, it was practically empty, giving the whole experience a bit of a mysterious charm.







After enjoying the beach, we explored the local tavernas, checking out reviews, prices, and of course, the best views for dinner. Back on the boat, we enjoyed an apéritif while chatting with our French and British neighbors and catching up with the kids. With Vivian's appetite ready for a delicious dinner, we wrapped up another memorable day. Tomorrow is our final sailing day, and likely the last entry in our blog, so stay tuned for one more adventure!

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