by SueO » 16 Jun 2015, 06:08
Hi JuliaB
Yes, that is a disappointment. We spend a lot of time on boat trips during our annual Symi fix in September and, much as we love Sesklia, it's nice to have some variety. St. Emilianos has always been one of our favourites and we'll be sorry to miss a day there. We'll also miss the post lunch stop at Maroni bay - another lovely place to swim and admire the beautiful rock formations there.
I wonder why this trip has been axed? It must have been slightly more profitable for Yannis (less diesel than Round the Island) so maybe not his choice - perhaps permission from the monastery owners has been refused for some reason this year. Have you tried asking Yannis why?
Do you know if the Diagoras is operating this year? I seem to remember that Gabriel used to go to St. Emilianos regularly.
Enjoy the rest of your stay - 3 months and counting for us!
Sue