Greece
The strong northwesterly wind that carried us to the south end of Sicily and into the Ionian Sea soon fizzled, leaving us with light winds alternating with lighter winds. With some patience and some motoring we arrived in due time (on Sept 10) in Pylos, a town and designated port of entry on the Peloponnese Peninsula of Greece. With even more patience, actually four days of patience, we were duly checked into the country. Due to the budget cuts the customs officer needed to split his time between two ports. Thankfully while waiting for clearance we were allowed to anchor anywhere in the large Ormos Navarinou bay and explore and enjoy walks and restaurants. Once all copies of the TEPAI and Transit Log were stamped and in order, we hoisted the Greek courtesy flag and moved on down the coast. We sailed by day and anchored or moored each night. We’re in Greece! Peter imagining rowing galleys of ancient times pulled up to the semicircular beach We climb...