After a night of tummy issues, I was exhausted. Truthfully, I couldn’t think of any food that could have triggered it, since I ate the same food as Jim and others. The crew had something that helped me, and I have been well ever since. The morning nap helped a lot, too.
The boat headed to the small mountainous island of Kythera or Kythira, without the crowds of large mega-ships. It had a quiet beach, some small shops, and some other attractions. However, we decided to stay on board to relax, and for me to re-group. Friends who visited the island said that it was charming, and low key.
While we ate lunch on the boat, it headed toward our next island, Menomvasio. This island is famous for its many Byzantine churches, good seafood restaurants, and unique food items. It is notable for being a huge rock, kind of like Gibraltar.
The sea was very choppy, as the Captain warned us it might be. In the end, the boat hardly rocked as we passed many islands in the Pelopenesse chain. We went to the uppermost deck to read, to sit on the sun deck, or in the comfortable salon that offered drinks, coffee, games, and snacks at all hours. Many of us enjoyed the quiet time.
We headed in around 6:30 PM into town, and had dinner on the island. The town was built on a hill, with the main street made of cobblestones a bit shiny and possibly slippery. After Jim’s mishap in Matera, the thought of falling again was daunting. However, we did okay. We had dinner with two of our favorite ladies onboard and learned much about each other. Dinner was pleasant and food okay.
After a short walk around, it was time to return to the boat for a wonderful sleep.
Tomorrow, we will go to Hafplion, an island on our way back toward Athens. The trip will include a swim stop, which will be good, since we haven’t had our bathing suits on as yet. The schedule said that Hydra will be another stop, which I visited in 1972. Known for its charm, it will be interesting to see how or if it has changed.