A Post for Rachel
Our daughter-in-law loves cats and if you want to see cats, Greece is your place. We thought we’d post the ones I saw today, just for her. They smile and make us think of her. Here’s to Rachel, who fits into our family PUR-fectly.
November 2022
Our New Friend Has Eight Arms
This super clear anchorage hides nothing. Not even a stealthy camouflaged octopus lair. But these dens often have tell-tale signs that make them easy to spot once you know what you’re looking for. An Octopus likes to cover up the entrance to their den by collecting sea trinkets and spreading this odd collection of …
Soaking Up the Sun
Our last week before putting the boat “on the hard” for the winter. Soaking up the last bit of sunshine and the clearest water that made us feel like we were perched on a glass tabletop.
Sunken City
It was surreal to be anchored just off the coast where the fascinating remnants of a sunken city lie. During our week in Epidaurus, we’d jump overboard and snorkel over to tour the submerged ruins on a daily basis. Our backyard this week has brought some phenomenal experiences. These are screenshots from our drone and …
Back to the Bronze Age
Just an hour drive from our anchorage in Epidaurus, we transported ourselves back to the Bronze Age—to 1300 BC, where there once stood a great Mycenaean palace. Remnants of the great wall remain, but it is now hemmed in by olive groves. During the Bronze Age, Mycenae was a powerful kingdom, perhaps echoed in …
Coastal Caves
Epidaurus’ beauty knows no bounds. Just a short dingy ride past the ruins and citrus groves you’ll find yourself a few caves to tuck into and explore.
Epidaurus, Seven Dazzling Days
Our anchorage off the coast of the ancient city of Epidaurus turned out to be an adventurer’s dream. We nestled Bedouin into a quiet anchorage with a view of a Roman theater off our port side and an ancient sunken city off our starboard. There were sea caves to explore along its coastline and a …