This week, Fraser tells about our first visit back to the island of Ithaca (home of Odysseus) for over thirty years. We visit a monastery with no monks and Kerry locks horns with a shouty man in Kioni.
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Not Always Plain Sailing
In this blog, we go aground (twice), and fail to impress anyone with our docking and undocking manoeuvres in a stiff crosswind. We also visit some waterfalls and the grave of the German archaeologist, Wilhelm Dörpfeld.
Barberry needs Emergency Shock Treatment
This week Fraser has a shock when Barberry’s starter battery dies unexpectedly, leading to a change in plans. We also catch up with old friends from the French canals.
Better Late Than Never!
This week we head back to Greece, although we almost failed at the first hurdle: checking in for our flight!
On yer Bike
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.