Boats and bits
Sunday was a nicely varied day. I finished off and uploaded a manuscript, the ‘boys’ were out and about in the morning, and in the afternoon, we hung out at Rainbow while the tennis played inside (on the TV, obviously). Later, we and visiting friends went to dinner at Georgio’s which, by the time we left, was more or less full up. That’s great news. It might have had something to do with a massive party who appeared from the harbour in the early evening. About 40 people, at least, arrived en masse and gathered at Lefteris’ kafeneion before some continued on up to explore the village while some stayed.
There was also a large yacht mooching around offshore. Apparently, this one was the 14th largest private yacht in the world, although it’s actually a charter. It sleeps 22 guests, so I hate to think how many staff it has. The website for the charter company tells us that it has various amenities, the things none of us can do without today, WiFi, six jet skis and a helipad, ’cos I hate it when I get on a boat that doesn’t have a helipad. I think you have to supply your own helicopter and pilot though. And I have no idea how much it costs to rent because you have to make an enquiry before they give you a quote. A bit like shopping for jewellery in Bond Street; if you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it.
What’s more reasonable, though, is the trip bother-in-law was doing on Monday, heading to Panormitis with his friends for a look at the monastery. You can catch the bus from Yialos, just ask at Panormitis travel or any of the other travel agencies, and they will point you in the right direction. It’s a good way to see the hinterland of the island as well as Greece’s most important monastery dedicated to St Michael. When you are there, you can see the katholiki, the chapel, two museums and visit the café, taverna and beach, or just relax in the pebbled courtyard. Oh, and you won’t need a helicopter.
