21st August 2010
Change of plan. After very bumpy night with the anchor dragging first this morning we moved the boat alongside the quay as the meltemi had picked up during the night and we were like a corkscrew on the water. Our plan to sail to Mitlini to stock up had to be revised so we took the bus instead. Up hills and down vales we drove through the island and after a little over an hour reached the capital. We were lucky in that the shop (AB) was next to the bus station so we did not have too far to carry our purchases. On our return to Plomari we cooked a farewell dinner for Ronny and Lisa who were leaving the next day.
22nd August 2010
The meltemi was still blowing so we stayed put but were bounced around much less. We took advantage of the water and did a wash load but otherwise took it easy and planned our route.
23rd August 2010
After visiting the port police and paying our dues we got the transit log back and we left Plomari late morning heading South. We were unable to sail but did motor sail until we reached the island of Oinousses to the east of Khios. We anchored outside the harbour in the early afternoon and after our anchor dram took a swim in water that was a good deal colder that what we had been used to up to then but still crystal clear. We took a quick trip round the town but did not find much of interest. We have decided to stay another day here to relax after our busy week.
24th Augut 2010
After a quiet morning we took the dinghy into town and decided to explore the back streets. We wandered round and found some houses for sale and other that had obviously been recently renovated. Apparently the island is the home of wealthy shipping magnates who are less known that than Onassis but a great deal wealthier. The renovation work on the quay and its surroundings certainly leaves the impression that money is being spent here.
25th August 2010
We lifted the anchor and left the island of Oinousses. We were able to sail all day until we reached the outskirts of Komi (Khios) when the wind died and we had to finish the journey by engine: We anchored outside the beach and after a few hours took the dinghy into town to explore. On our way in we “rescued” a young couple who had managed to get a rope tangled round the propeller of their jetski. We towed them into the beach. After investigation it was impossible to repair in the water so Svein towed them over to the fishing harbour where the jetski was taken out of the water and Svein repaired it (not without having to return to the boat to collect the appropriate tools)!!! Tomorrow we continue our journey south and hopefully will be in the vicinity of Samos.