Paxos again
29 August 2017 | Paxos, Lakka Bay
Dierk and Sabrina
Paxos again.
August 19
We had a choice of tracking northward to the mainland town of Platarias, some four hours northwest against the prevailing wind or head out to Lakka on Paxos where the girls could shop...again. Guess what was chosen, yep....shopping.
Anyway, Mike had the job of steering the boat and be responsible for the tracking to Lakka on Paxos. The wind although not strong, was tight. We actually thought we'd have to tack, but he had a great feel for the boat and soon learned to nip up on track as the wind gusts came. He made Lakka in one track, most impressive.
After we got into the bay, we anchored safely. There were noticeably less boats than were there previously. We were approaching the shoulder of the yachting season and the large influx of Italian oats were starting to head home.
Whilst there Nicky, Mike and Maria Rosa tried their hand at the SUP under Sabrina's guidance. Everyone got the board going. Even Maria Rosa, who is somewhat tentative about the water gave it a go.
That night we ate out at a small place on the quay. As we sat down, the owner was very proud of his selection of fish. In fact he grabbed a big crayfish and with delight said, " Madame, you can't get much fresher than this". At that moment the cray flapped its tail and Sabrina, who for one hates fish and two thought it as particularly cruel, was not impressed. He sensed that and came over later to apologise.
Once we all sat down, Mike was intent on getting a photo on self timer. The issue was the "perfect shot" was across the quay. Once he set it up and clicked the button we had 10 seconds to run across and sit with us. He had to negotiate chairs, people and congested aisle ways. He got it on the second attempt. A number of other patrons tried to figure out what was going on, quite funny really.
A great night had by all, so back to the boat and off to Corfu in the morning. By the way, check Mike as he masters the SUP