We left Paxos last Saturday afternoon and sailed to Lefkas, it took about 8 hours, including waiting for the swing bridge to open. There was hardly any wind at first, but it got a little stronger later in the afternoon/ early evening. the sun was on our backs most of the way, and with no shade, it was very uncomfortable. Husband didn't want to go into the marina at Lefkas as heaven forbid you have to pay money to do so, and the town quay was apparently too uncomfortable, so we anchored between the two, joining several other yachts with the same idea. We were both tired so ate on board that night.
Sunday morning we were up early and were ashore must after nine, walking round the old town of Lefkas, with it's many shops, bars and tavernas. We returned again in the evening and had a wonderful traditional Greek meal in a taverna in one of the little side streets, it's so great to be able to sit outside and eat!
During the day we did venture into the marina by dinghy, filled up our jerry cans with their water, and I took some washing to the laundry, where a very enthusiastic Greek woman promised I could have it back the same day.
On Monday morning the clever husband changed the oil in the outboard motor, then we went ashore for shopping - found a brilliant butchers shop, bread shop and green grocers, all very cheap. After taking the goodies back to the boat. We then had lunch in a cheap waterside taverna, the set meal was Greek salad, tzatziki, three souvlaki skewers, chips, and a beer, all for 9.90 euro. Bargain.
This morning we are still anchored on the same spot, we have some Dutch friends in a boat nearby so maybe we will see them later.
I am spending all my spare time on the Internet, trying to glean any info I can about the Olympics, I so wish I was in the UK now, to,soak up all the fantastic atmosphere!