Hydra

Today we catch a hydrofoil from Poros to the Island of Hydra (see map). Hydra is home of the Greek Naval Academy and our first stop is the Naval Museum. Sailors from Hydra played an important role in winning Greek independence from the Turks. After the museum we wandered the streets and this very picturesque town. No automobiles or mopeds are allowed on the island so all transport is by mule.

After returning to Poros, I went for a quick dip in the Agean. It wasn’t much warmer that Chrissy Field in San Francisco.

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