Crossing from Porto Kagjo to Kythera was our first encounter with the Meltemi
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To the left the Town and Citadel of Kythira - note how straight out flags are!
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The Greek and Venetians had a very good hand in selecting harbours. The Mountain Range behind provides excellent Protection - there was no Wind in the Harbour and at the Beach
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On Top of the Venetian Citadel it was very windy again - watch the Greek Flag!
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These mighty Walls were never breached
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The Church Tower and Design look distinctively Venetian!
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But it is now an Orthodox Church
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View from the Citadel to the old Harbour and the Carpe Diem