An almost enclosed bay as the entrance is very narrow. There is an abandoned brick kiln with an ugly scar on the hillside from where the material for the work was taken. We anchored Peperuka at the north end where there is a small homesteading with a church on the hilltop close by. There was a large herd of goats with very large bells around the adults necks. The herd was moved from one end of the bay to the other along a well-used dirt track. What a racket of jingles and jangles! We couldn’t help smiling while clapping our hands over our ears. I took a video but can’t find it now. From now on I will post no photos until I’ve caught up with where we are. Today is actually the 23 July and we are in Keci Bay, Orhaniye, Turkey.
Tuesday 27 May 2014 From Vathi to Skala town quay.
We returned to Skala, this time mooring stern to the quay with anchor to the bow. The reason being there was a blow forecast for the afternoon and evening. This harbour is safe in certain winds though the quay wall was destroyed in a storm two years ago. We had a few questions to ask about the dongle but really the internet connections are not very strong.
Monday 26 May 2014 Skala, Astipalaea, Greece
The ferry which links all the island of the Dodecanese came in to Skala.It’s not like in Scotland where the passengers and vehicles have separate exits. It’s a jumble of people and vehicles. On the shore you are met by people with rooms to rent as well as the taxi offers.
We walked up the hill towards the castle stopping to have a conversation with a shopkeeper who said he was based in Athens though had a few crafts shops in different islands. The shop didn’t seem busy at all. Then we walked to the phone shop where Bob bought a Vodafone dongle for fifty euros so he could have mobile internet. It didn’t last long. We were disappointed. When we reach Lakki I will buy a phone and internet sim card but both of these are so expensive compared to the deals you can find in India.
We sailed off from Skala ferry jetty to the bay called Vathi in the afternoon.
Sunday 25 May 2014 From Livadhi Bay to Skala
Sailing out of Livadhi Bay
Below is the view from the top, with Bob looking out. The fort is mostly ruins.
Bob at the gateway to the fort.
We were tied up at the jetty when the ferry came in.
Saturday 24 May 2014 From Nikolaos, Crete to Astipalaea Island
Bob repairing deck lights.
We are now in the area of Greece called the Dodecanese. We had a great sail all the way.I’m still taking motion sickness medication though Peperuka seems to slice through waves like a knife in butter. We anchored in Livadhi Bay, Astipalaea.
Dawn. An early start. Heading North from Crete.
Palo Stickland 
