Friday 26  September

Pottered early morning and about 10.30 left for a day on the beach somewhere near Sounion. Into the city centre first to collect info from Shell Touring and American Express, then off along the very attractive coast road. This is a must route as the good road follows the sea for the whole of the 40 miles.

Near Athens we went past small harbours full of very expensive private boats. One in particular looked like an old tea trading schooner completely refitted. Took photo that included 3 boat, water skiing, and an airliner all framed by blue sea and skies. Passed an excellent beach at Voula an drove onto the peninsular at Sounion.

[This roll of film destroyed by developer - grr]

Looked as though the beach was exclusive to the hotel so drove back to rocky inlet and settled down for 5 hours of sunbathing, sheltered from the high winds. About 5.30 left for Sounion to the see the famous sunset. Had coffee in the restaurant then up to the hill top and a quick look at the ruins of the temple and then we settled down leaning against one of the pillars to watch the sunset behind the Island of Egina. A truly beautiful sight. 

A crowd of German behaved badly while taking pictures and hissing and shouting at anyone getting between their cameras and the sun. 

Took photo of them just for proof. Back along the coast road to Athens where we discovered Transit [Company that runs tours round Europe in mini buses] camped.

Met Graham and John and that night drove into Dafni (in bus) for the wine festival (5/- each and as much wine as you can drink). Greek dancing, music made it a good evening. (This festival occurs every September – worth a visit). Back to camp at 12.00 and talked with Graham and his girl friend till about 3.00 in the morning.