CHAPTER.ATHENS

Sometimes a journey doesn't begin with a plan,
but with a moment.

A view back towards the coast of Athens.
The Acropolis stands above the city as our boat slowly leaves the harbor.
The islands of the Saronic Gulf open up before us.

After just a few miles, it becomes quiet.
The city disappears behind the horizon,
And between the islands, another world begins.

Hydra, Poros, Aegina – small ports with their own history.
Boats lie close to the pier, taverns open their doors to the sea.

We continue sailing slowly between these places.
Short strokes, warm water, a swim in the open sea.

In the evening, people sit under plane trees in a small square.
and listens to the quiet activity of an island port.
Athens remains far behind us.
And yet, you can feel the history of this coast everywhere.
A chapter set between antiquity and the sea.


POSSIBLE DRAMATURGY.

The tranquil Aegean Sea

8 days between Attica and the Saronic Islands
October bestows a special tranquility upon Greece.
The sea is warm.
The ports are relaxed.
And the islands belong to the sailors again.

Day 1 — Athens
Arrival at the marina south of the city.
The Acropolis glows in the evening light.

Day 2 — Aegina
First leg to the island of Aegina.
The port feels lively, but not hectic.

Day 3 — Poros
Sailing along the coast to Poros.
The town is situated in terraces above the water.

Day 4 — Hydra
Short strike after Hydra.
No cars, just footsteps on cobblestones.

Day 5 — Dokos
Anchoring off the quiet island of Dokos.
One of the most beautiful bays in the Aegean Sea.

Day 6 — Spetses
Elegant harbor with old villas and pine trees.

Day 7 — Open Sea
Sailing back towards Attica.
Perhaps anchor again in a quiet bay.

Day 8 — Athens
Return to the marina.
The city welcomes us back.