Yearly Archives: 2016

Wrapping up Projects in Marmaris

Posted on December 25, 2016 by skippy526

December 20 – 25, 2016 —  We have done our time (out of the EU) and we are now free to go (back to the EU).  We will miss Marmaris for the food, culture experiences and all the friends we … Continue reading →

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Bozburun to Marmaris

Posted on December 20, 2016 by skippy526

November 6 – December 20, 2016 —  After a few days of revisiting some anchorages we liked and exploring new ones, we returned to Bozburun to get organized for upcoming boat projects.  It was a good spot to have the … Continue reading →

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Didyma and Ephesus

Posted on November 4, 2016 by skippy526

October 22 – November 4, 2016 —  D-Marin in Didim is a new marina and very nice, however it is a bit remote with the town of Didim a few miles away.   After arriving, with friends Suzanne and Bob on … Continue reading →

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Boz and Bod

Posted on October 22, 2016 by skippy526

October 11 – October 22, 2016 — Bozburun and Bodrum, Turkey: Bozburun was our port of entry into Turkey last year.  Exactly one year later we were back, docked almost in front of the same restaurant on the town quay.   Mehmet and … Continue reading →

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Oh-oh: Return to Turkey

Posted on October 10, 2016 by skippy526

September 22 – October 10, 2016 –  “You cannot come back to the EU” – words you never want to hear as a cruiser living in Europe.  We knew we were one day over our 90 day visa limit when … Continue reading →

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Santorini, Again!

Posted on September 19, 2016 by skippy526

September 16 – 19, 2016 — With the season wrapping up for most summer vacationers, Ios was a very quiet place.  There were actually available slips at the quay and the coffee shops were nearly empty.  Stores in the upper village, … Continue reading →

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Santorini

Posted on September 13, 2016 by skippy526

September 12 – 14, 2016 — A year ago we spent time in Ios and it was nice to return to the island.  There is a traditional white and blue Greek Church perched on the end of the harbor entrance.   … Continue reading →

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Mikonos

Posted on September 9, 2016 by skippy526

September 3 – 9, 2016 — Our friends Mike and Julia arrived mid-meltemi to join us in Mikonos.  Meeting their ferry we watched it approach–a huge ferry heeling over in high winds looked ominous.  They are boaters so they took it all … Continue reading →

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Rinia

Posted on September 3, 2016 by skippy526

August 29 – September 2, 2016 —  During the meltemi we had lots of time to explore Mikonos and Mikonos Town in particular. After a short time strolling among the quaint shops and cafes in the narrow alleys of Mikonos … Continue reading →

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Samos to Mikonos

Posted on September 2, 2016 by skippy526

August 22 – 28, 2016 — Our plan as we left Samos was to get to Mikonos over the next two days.  We started with a nice sail west, hoping to go into the small harbor at the eastern end … Continue reading →

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