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hbanziger
Sep 11, 20225 min read
F + 26 : Epilogue
The last four weeks have been amazing. Reading about places and their past is one thing, seeing and touching them another. Talking to...
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hbanziger
Sep 9, 20222 min read
F + 25 : The Divine Triangle
The last day of our trip started with a flock of birds welcoming the sun with their chirping. Paros is stacked with sail boats which are...
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hbanziger
Sep 8, 20223 min read
F + 24 : Rich Hydra - Poor Athens
After a calm night in Porto Cheli and a perfect sleep, we set out to sail to Hydra, the pirates’ nest I mentioned yesterday. The tiny...
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hbanziger
Sep 7, 20223 min read
F + 23 : Greek Pirates loved Aeolus
Aeolus, the Greek God of winds, must be angry. Yesterday was supposed to be the peak of the storm but high winds continue unabated....
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hbanziger
Sep 4, 20224 min read
F + 20 : Small Harbor - Safe Harbor - Good Business - Monemvasia
Coffee at 6.30 am - just before the Sun Rise - the giant Rock of Monemvasia in the back Our bet yesterday paid off. We sailed all night...
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hbanziger
Sep 3, 20223 min read
F + 19 : Milos & Monemvassia vs. Meltemi 1 : 0
Saying Goodbye to Santorini at 9 am - the Island surprised us positively in every respect The Meltemi next week will be far stronger than...
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hbanziger
Sep 2, 20224 min read
F + 18 : Living well 4'000 Years ago - Akrotiri
A Boy from one of the Frescos found in the Big House in Akrotiri - he is boxing At a time when pile dwellers lived on the shores of Swiss...
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hbanziger
Sep 2, 20223 min read
F + 17 : Sunset Cruising in Santorini
Nothing prepares you for the spectacular entrance into the caldera of Santorini. We all have seen photos of this beautiful island but...
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hbanziger
Sep 1, 20222 min read
F + 16 : Marbles vs. Meltemi 0 : 1
Sun was rising just before 7 am over the Holy Island of Delos we visited yesterday The rising sun woke us up this morning in Delos. The...
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hbanziger
Aug 31, 20224 min read
F + 15 : Delos - the Gods favoured Place
Watching the bright orange life boats from the cruise ships shuttling their guests to Delos is fascinating. It is a constant back and...
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hbanziger
Aug 29, 20225 min read
F + 14 : The Making of a Celebrity Island - Mykonos
A Vogue Campaign Shot on Mykonos - Luxury Fashion blends with simple lifestyle Am going to write about Mykonos, our destination for...
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hbanziger
Aug 28, 20224 min read
F + 13 : Ancient Wrecks in Fournoi
Divers of the 2015 Project lifting ancient Cargo from one of the Ship Wrecks For the first two weeks of sailing there was almost no wind....
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hbanziger
Aug 27, 20222 min read
F + 12 : Samos - A Place of Creative Innovation
Ferry was leaving today at 8 am. We were told to be at 7 am at the gate. Seems some marketing guy got overenthusiastic. The ferry from...
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hbanziger
Aug 26, 20225 min read
F + 11 : Epicurus and a Disputed Border
It is a quiet day today. Having stayed overnight in the Marina of Kusadasi, we plan to stay away from ports and enjoy the tranquility and...
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hbanziger
Aug 25, 20224 min read
F + 10 : Sunrise with Coffee - Ephesus
The Sun rose at 6.45 am today - Sunrise with Coffee There is no better way than starting a day with coffee. That is exactly what we did...
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hbanziger
Aug 24, 20224 min read
F + 9 : Thunder Storm over Ionia
Dark clouds gathered over the Meander Delta this morning when we drove towards Pirene. We could hear the sound of rolling thunder. Slowly...
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hbanziger
Aug 23, 20223 min read
F + 8 : Some Reflections on Chios and a 85 Miles Journey
We had company today from a Family of Dophins Not being able to go to Chios has its advantages. Whilst we miss out on Mastic we now have...
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hbanziger
Aug 22, 20224 min read
F + 7 : Fire in the Bay - Sibyl on the Hill
The Sybil of Erythraia - painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel It is rare hat we visit places where world history changed...
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hbanziger
Aug 21, 20224 min read
F + 6 : What do Marseille & Alum have in common? Phocaea or Foça!
Lazy Sunday today. Nobody got out of bed before 9 am. The gentle rocking of the waves was just too tempting. The coffee tastes almost as...
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hbanziger
Aug 20, 20226 min read
F + 5 : Hallo Berlin? Hier Pergamon! Wann gibt ihr uns den Altar zurück?
At 6.47 am, just as the sun rose behind the hills of Dikili, we pulled into the harbour. It is change over day. Group One will leave and...
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