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On yer Bike

Fraser's cycle recovery routine: beer and ice cream!

This week, Fraser earns a new nickname: Bird Whisperer. We also discover some new cycle routes leading to an incredible beach, and Kerry has an accident.

Posted byKerry BuchananJuly 14, 2026June 28, 2026Posted inSailing Blog PostsTags:Barberry, Brompton folding bikes, Cycling, Mediterranean sailing, PrevezaLeave a comment on On yer Bike

Theatres, Monasteries and a cold swim

Imaginative use of old containers in Vassiliki.

This week, we hire a car for a few days and explore both north and south of Preveza. We also go for a swim in an icy cold mountain river.

Posted byKerry BuchananJuly 7, 2026June 21, 2026Posted inSailing Blog PostsTags:Acheron Springs, Barberry, Kassope, Mediterranean sailing, Parga, Preveza, Snakes in greece, TortoisesLeave a comment on Theatres, Monasteries and a cold swim

Sardine Surprise at Sunrise

Fishy mosaic in the ancient ruins.

This week, Fraser tells about a surfeit of unexpected fishy visitors, we go on cycle adventures, and he tries to get back to his triathlon training.

Posted byKerry BuchananJune 30, 2026June 21, 2026Posted inSailing Blog PostsTags:Barberry, Mediterranean sailing, Nicopolis ruins, Preveza, sardinesLeave a comment on Sardine Surprise at Sunrise

Fishy Goings-On in Preveza

Entrance to the ruined fortress.

This week Fraser gets some triathlon training in, we explore the coastline by bike, and we have a smelly stowaway in Dingleberry.

Posted byKerry BuchananJune 23, 2026June 11, 2026Posted inSailing Blog PostsTags:Barberry, Brompton folding bikes, Mediterranean sailing, Meganisi, PrevezaLeave a comment on Fishy Goings-On in Preveza

A Visitor from Distant Lands

Inside Papanikolis Cave on Meganissi Island.

Our son Patrick joins us for a week and we introduce him to the chill way of life on Meganissi.

Posted byKerry BuchananJune 16, 2026June 21, 2026Posted inSailing Blog PostsTags:Barberry, Levkas Canal, Mediterranean sailing, Meganisi, SailingLeave a comment on A Visitor from Distant Lands

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