NIDRI

Our experiences in Nidri last year left us feeling that this was a port we could miss visiting in the future. Our visit had been during the hottest weather, tourists were everywhere and more importantly, our boat was berthed at a pontoon that ponged with sewerage outfall. We didn't expect great times this year.
How wrong we were. The weather was perfect (so no need for the air-con), the tourists were light on the ground and there was no sewerage to be seen. We stayed for 3 days with access to electricity and water and had a brilliant time enjoying the gyros(pita), coffee and spanikopita.

Every morning, the flowers were swept.

Amazing strawberries!

The Neilson pontoon

Out came my trusty sewing machine and the cabin curtains started to take shape. The original press-stud covers have always looked old and scrappy so now we nearly have blue full length blockouts (courtesy of Spotlight), perfectly sliding tracks and above all sun protection and privacy.

 Our first experiences with bike hiring in Vathi were incredibly positive, so another scooter later, we ventured to Lefkas,13 kms north. In the past, walking for hours always takes the joy out of exploring towns during the heat of the day. Riding is invigorating and gives you access to places beyond the immediate area you happen to land in.


From Nidri we sailed in perfect conditions to Mitika, a small port on the mainland.