Return to Crazydream

At last we were returning to Greece and Crazydream.

First sight of Islands

We treated ourselves to a hotel at Heathrow, the Heathrow Lodge, not special but cheap and on the free bus route to terminal 5. It saved the 3am early rise and someone having to drop us off. We also had a hotel in Athens to save the unsociable ferry arrival in Leros or the overnight wait in the airport. We can recommend the Peris Hotel, they pick you up and drop you back at the airport with breakfast included for 80€. A nice short break before the work starts on getting Crazydream ready to go back in the water.


The usual polishing and anti fouling all went smoothly and quickly which was lucky as the weather wasn't quite up to its normal standards with rain, strong winds and low temperatures. The quilt came out as did the heater and hot water bottle. The quilts still on 4 weeks later!! Launching was brought forward due to a forecast gale coming through for 2 days so when we got in the water we battened down the hatches whilst 40kts+ blew for 48 hours.

Easter at Popy's

Thankfully the weather improved for the Greek Orthodox Easter which saw the marina host a free lunch at a local taverna, the marina cafe on site not being open yet! Amazing how many people were hiding on their boats and came along to enjoy the celebrations (and the free lunch!).The traditional spit lamb was served up along with plenty of salad and Greek side dishes, the wine flowed too!




With the boat ready and stocked to leave for the season we waited for the right weather window to go and temperatures to improve, otherwise the off-shore gear would be getting a dusting off, its not been out since France! The island of Leros is a hard place to leave as we have made many new friends here including some of the locals. With many crews returning to their boats each day its too easy to stay and socialise more.
We will slip the lines soon!

Lakki & Anchorage

Entrance to Lakki's Natural Harbour