Kythnos Island & At Sea
This last day of our voyage through the Cycladic Islands of Greece was a day of genuine relaxation. Finally, we are on Greek time. Departing the port of Kamares, on Sifnos Island at about 0500, we motored on flat calm seas towards the beautiful, nearly uninhabited island of Kythnos. Nearly everyone slept in, and enjoyed a long, leisurely breakfast. By the time we anchored, and began putting our boats and kayaks in the water, temperatures were well into the 80’s Fahrenheit. Water sports were definitely the order of the day.
The northwest side of Kythnos has two beautiful bays, separated only by a sandy beach that connects the main island to a small, rocky “goat” island. We anchored in the outer bay, and visited a few different beaches. Kayakers, swimmers and beach loungers shuttled to a sandy beach, while snorkelers and hikers went to a smaller, rocky beach.
Throughout the morning, nearly all of us visited both beaches, to soak up as much sun as possible, and swim in the beautiful blue Aegean one last time. Kayakers explored several small sea caves along the rocky shoreline, while Sharon led a small group on a fragrance-filled botany walk. Blooming marjoram and thyme covered the hillsides and the small ravine where they walked, making for fragrant footsteps and gorgeous photos.
After lunch, we raised the anchor, and finally found the breeze we’ve wished for all week. With 10-15 knots of wind, we were able to unfurl all the sails, turn off the engines, and still make nearly 6 knots! All the sailors aboard were happy, and we found it a perfect last afternoon.
Late in the day, Bob Hohlfelder gave a talk entitled, Revealing Poseidon’s Deepest Secrets, on his own marine archaeological research. Emerging from the talk on to the bow deck, we saw Cape Sounion and The Temple of Poseidon directly ahead. It was a fabulous finish to a week of exploring Greece’s many charms.
This last day of our voyage through the Cycladic Islands of Greece was a day of genuine relaxation. Finally, we are on Greek time. Departing the port of Kamares, on Sifnos Island at about 0500, we motored on flat calm seas towards the beautiful, nearly uninhabited island of Kythnos. Nearly everyone slept in, and enjoyed a long, leisurely breakfast. By the time we anchored, and began putting our boats and kayaks in the water, temperatures were well into the 80’s Fahrenheit. Water sports were definitely the order of the day.
The northwest side of Kythnos has two beautiful bays, separated only by a sandy beach that connects the main island to a small, rocky “goat” island. We anchored in the outer bay, and visited a few different beaches. Kayakers, swimmers and beach loungers shuttled to a sandy beach, while snorkelers and hikers went to a smaller, rocky beach.
Throughout the morning, nearly all of us visited both beaches, to soak up as much sun as possible, and swim in the beautiful blue Aegean one last time. Kayakers explored several small sea caves along the rocky shoreline, while Sharon led a small group on a fragrance-filled botany walk. Blooming marjoram and thyme covered the hillsides and the small ravine where they walked, making for fragrant footsteps and gorgeous photos.
After lunch, we raised the anchor, and finally found the breeze we’ve wished for all week. With 10-15 knots of wind, we were able to unfurl all the sails, turn off the engines, and still make nearly 6 knots! All the sailors aboard were happy, and we found it a perfect last afternoon.
Late in the day, Bob Hohlfelder gave a talk entitled, Revealing Poseidon’s Deepest Secrets, on his own marine archaeological research. Emerging from the talk on to the bow deck, we saw Cape Sounion and The Temple of Poseidon directly ahead. It was a fabulous finish to a week of exploring Greece’s many charms.
