We have left Mesolonghi and started our visit of the Gulf of Corinth. We started out in bright sunshine and no wind and made our way towards the bridge spanning the entrance. After a couple of hours we picked up the current and passed under the bridge at a speed of 8,5 knots. After the bridge the wind blew up from the west and stayed with us until we reached the island of Trizonia. As usual it stayed with us until after we had moored but fortunately our friends on “Jespan” had arrived before us and were on hand to help as well as an Italian couple. Once safely to quay we set off to explore the island and made our way to the square where the taverns were to be found. This was also where we found a small supermarket and the taxi boat over to Hania on the mainland (10 minutes away). The atmosphere is friendly and the surroundings spectacular.

We have been spectators of a local wedding and crossed to the mainland to explore Hania although there was not much to see there. Since our arrival we have experienced strong East winds so have stayed tucked up in the harbour waiting for a change so that we can continue our exploration of the Gulf.

Galaxidhi

After our few days on the island of Trizonia we have continued our exploration of the Gulf of Corinth and have made our way to Galaxidhi, a delightful town that lies on the North coast of the Gulf near Itea. We were welcomed by the harbour personnel who helped us to moor. We also met up with “Jespan” who had left Mesolonghi at the same time and had also visited Trizonia. We felt that an evening out was in order so explored the town until we found a restaurant and had a typical Greek meal – Kleftiko.

The next day, under a warm sunshine, we went exploring the town looking for the different shops and generally getting a feel of the place.  Local produce was on sale in small shops in the streets and we managed to find everything we needed. A walk around the head on which the town is built brought us back to the harbour. We were unlucky with the weather the next day when it rained but were able to wander round the town again in the evening. Sunday brought strong winds so our depature was delayed but we were able to enjoy a long walk out to the entrance to the bay leading into Galaxidhi. Here we found an international statue dedicated to the wives of seafarers.

Monday dawned and bright and early we said goodbye to “Jespan” who was continuing on to the Corinth canal whilst we were heading back to Mesolonghi to start the work on the boat.

A fantastic day’s sailing where we reached 8.5 knots with only the genoa!!!! The right wind from the right direction and after nine hours we were moored again in Mesolonghi harbour where we will stay for the winter.  This was the perfect day to close our sailing for this year.