23 Sep 2023
Totally wowed with our trip. Sailed from Kos town, but nippy wind wise in he harbour before we left but once under sail it was lovely. Very hot even with the slight breeze and lounging on the mattress's up on the top deck with the sun canopy over us it was enough to make you think - this boat is mine, the others lounging around were just extras. Drinks were available, and if you were like us on the top deck had a member of the crew come to take your order. First call was to Kalymnos we arrived in time for a pre arranged lunch - all in the cost of the trip, had a choice of chicken or lamb souvlaki, salad, panini and dips and a non alcoholic drink, or you could pay the difference for wine or a beer. We had a walk further into the town to buy the crews recommended doughnuts with chocolate inside, although they were small - it was enough for us and time allowed for a quick dip in the harbour. We then went past the fisheries and to Plaki which allowed us all a swim and a chance to see the dolphins, then onto Pserimnos- the island is just a main concrete walk from where the boats dock, and into the village which consists of a few shops a large kafenio and a church up on the hill. We had just over an hour there, so chance for a swim and a drink before heading back to the boat and the return journey to Kos harbour. All said and done the day was really enjoyable and having seen so many dolphins both near the fisheries and then following us. The only downside to the trip was getting on and off to swim...... for those of us not so young and spritely it's not possible due to using rope ladders to get back up onto the boat. However, the swim in Kalymnos harbour and the serenity of Pserimnos more than made up for it.