We're back in touch

After a couple of days of anchoring out in remote bays, and two days holed up in "hurricane haven" at a brand-new, but apparently unknown marina, we're in Naxos, more or less in civilization. Our first day out was a relatively short trip motoring (no wind) to a bay at the north end of Paros. From there, we sailed and motored a bit to an anchorage on the island of Schonousa (sp?). We wanted to go to Ios the next day, but the infamous meltemi winds came up, and after a very rough ride we found refuge at "hurricane haven" at the southend of Naxos. We spent two days hunkered down there with winds consistently over 30 knots. I saw winds over 40 several times. In spite of the fact that this is a brand new beautiful marina, there are no services there, and only one small cantina serving home-cooked meals with beer and home-made wine. One day there would have been enough; two days was a bit much. Today we sailed and motored up to the north end of Naxos to the town of Naxos. We're anchored in the harbor, but we've got some shelter if the winds come up again. Greece is a beautiful place, but I'm not sure about the sailing here. Either you get 30 knots+ or nothing.

So we'll probably spend a night or two here before heading back to Paros on Friday. I'll try and do a better post tomorrow with some photos, but this wll have to do for now.