Everyone really liked this remote bay on Skantzoura, with its perfect sandy beach and crystal clear water. It seems that only the south facing beaches are free from debri, which makes sense since the prevailing wind is usually from North. Only once the shore lines had been brought in and the anchor was being hauled was it suggested that we stay another night. Too late, we headed out with sails up immediately in the direction of Peristera Island. After an unsatisfactory anchor attempt at a favoured west coast lunch spot, we moved down to a south facing bay Ormos Peristeri with sandy bottom, wooded hillsides and clear water. First attempt at laying a shore line was not ideal due to another yacht being in the way. Later the beach anchor was relocated, not without difficulty as there were strong northerly gusts. It was only later when the day boats had left could we finally set two opposing shorelines which prepared us for any wind condition. Astrid excelled as the shoreline swimmer, now an expert at tying up to nearest solid rocks despite the physical hardship endured (scratches, cuts and abrasions).

An Adam and Eve couple appeared to be living ashore under the olive trees, and he excited the girls each time he swam naked across the bay with his all over tan and Jesus hairstyle. Unfortunately Eve did not equally oblige.

It was a leisurely afternoon, each doing their own thing until Mother Nature presented us with another perfect pink sunset. Later as night came on and a small moon hung on the horizon, the Dominicon Republic rum appeared along with Edsel’s 16 year old Lagavulin Scotch whiskey. The women got their second wind and chatted to all hours.       I, being a pure soul, headed to bed.