David's Diary: Friday, April 23, 2004

Argostoli, Cephelonia, Greece

After spending a couple of days in Argostoli, we prepared Dragonsinger to cross the Ionian Sea. After spending an afternoon at anchor, we left at sunset for a thirty-six hour passage. The last twelve hours of the passage saw us sailing in F7-8 winds.

Fishing boats and people enjoy the quay in Argostoli

Fresh caught fish for sale

"Waves" in the sidewalk next to Dragonsinger

Tall lattes served with water and chocolate

Friendly baker with lots of treats

Leaving Argostoli at noon

A fisherman passes us while we are anchored off Cephalonia

A lunch with Greek treats in the cockpit

The sun starts to set on our anchorage

As we set out and pass the town of Lixouri

Saying goodbye to Greece

David gets the first shift (photo Marian Leighton)