What a delightful surprise and privilege to add an unscheduled island stop to our itinerary. The northerly Meltemi winds re-arranged plans at the beginning of our voyage, and today, we are in a position to explore Naxos. A bustling village greeted us with a labyrinthine maze of shops in the confusing Kastro. The Kastro theory worked, with its intent to confuse invaders. As harmless explorers, we found ourselves periodically circling back on previous routes. The tastes of Naxos were nothing short of delicious, from a taste of the citron fruit to a short visit to an old bakery that was just taking warm loaves out of the oven. We feasted on the sights and tastes of the largest island in the Cyclades and ended our day with the sounds of sea shanties drifting across the Aegean Sea.
9/13/2024
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Sea Cloud
Poros, Greece
Like the first day of our voyage, some improvisation occurred on our last, and the strong winds of the Aegean led us to the charming island of Poros. There, we enjoyed an unhurried morning in a typical Greek port town of shaded cafes, lively shops, and photogenic pathways draped in fragrant jasmine and bright bougainvillea. After a guided walk up to the clock tower which offered splendid views of the surrounding landscape, some of us opted for one final swim in the Saronic Gulf, while others browsed the town’s enticing shops. Back on the ship, our afternoon was once more spent sailing the lovely waters of Greece. This evening, we gathered on the lido deck for a cocktail hour hosted by Captain Sergei, followed by a sumptuous farewell dinner in Sea Cloud’ s elegant dining room. We concluded our memorable week aboard this beautiful ship sharing enlightening conversation with our fellow travelers.
