Sunday, June 15, 2008

Hello from the island of Patmos, Greece!

We spent about a month in Turkey then island hopped our way to Greece. We will continue cruising the islands, making our way to Athens. Then around the Peloponniso Islands before crossing the sea to Italy. It is definitely summer in Greece with long hot days. There are lots of charter yachts so some of the islands are a bit crowded, but occasionally we find a quiet cove to anchor in.

Patmos is where the Apostle John lived while he wrote The Book of Revelations, which is the last book in the bible. We visited the cave were it is said that he dictated his vision to a scribe.

Leaving Turkey.

Monastery on Simi Island, Greece.

Kos was a cute island. Lots of flowers in bloom and very colorful.

This is a charter boat called a Gullet.

The fastest ferry boat. It is on jet skies.

The island of Kalimnos.

Very sweet Vahti Bay on the island of Kalimnos.

We had dinner here the first night in Vahti.


View of the town of Skala on the island of Patmos.




The stairs leading down to the cave where
St. John wrote the Book of Revelations.



Paula poising.


The bells at the monastery on top of Patmos.




Outside cafes line the streets.

3 Comments:

At 1:42 PM, Blogger Pat said...

Paula and Ken,
Just found your blog a few weeks ago, have been enjoying your writing and your adventures.Nice to know someone who is sails around the world. Your pics are awesome, you both look very healthy
Regards and smooth sailing,
Pat O'Neill

 
At 10:49 AM, Blogger Maria Gomes said...

Paula and Ken,

Finally decided to get myself a username and password so I could leave you a message. It is wonderful to read your blog and hear about your adventures. The photos are just awesome. For you...I am so glad you are getting to complete this experience. It is hard for me to imagine what your days are like and what life feels like when day after day is yours to use as you wish...no demands from paid work, no 9-5 slog, etc. etc. Personally, however, I am looking forward to having you back in Olympia where we can see you and visit...but that is totally selfish and about me. So continue to enjoy....

 
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