Aoelian Islands - a Place of Beauty then on to Agropoli

Richard with all his sheets out.

Its 6 June by the time we set sail from Tropea for the Volcanic Aoelian Islands . We want to make sure we don't miss a stopover at this magical place. A quick visit to the laundry before we depart means we have washing to get dry on the way.  It doesn't take long... the washing that is.  

We choose to make an overnight passage as we have blown our budget on marinas and the anchorage outside the marina is still too rolly for our comfort. 

It is not long before the sun goes down that we spot Stromboli off to our starboard side.  

Our arrival into the anchorage on the eastern side of Vulcano is around 5am and we drop the anchor and take a hot spa in the bubbling water close to the shore. 

We like the look of the anchorage on the other side, so head around there later in the day.  Because we are so young and fit, we decide to climb to the top of Vulcano...   Its amazing!

We sleep well when the sun goes down to New Zealand

We manage to purchase good provisions on Vulcano.  Fresh lamb chops, fruit and vegetables and really delicious bread.  Our dinner of lamb and veg as we sail past Stromboli again, this time keeping it to starboard, is most welcome.  It sends up a bit of fire but not enough for photographs.

Its another overnight passage to a beautiful anchorage at Capo Palinuro on the mainland, then Agropoli to rendezvous with Noel and Kerrin Vautier.

Agropoli is a pretty cool place

We did not know much about Agropoli before now.  Close to Pompei, there is lots of history here and this site is pastoral and relaxing to visit.  We take a picnic lunch and have a nap under the trees afterwards, before returning on the train - not far - to meet up with Noel and Kerrin.