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GREEK
EASTER IN THE ISLANDS
What
could be more interesting than sailing the Greek islands
during Orthodox Easter. The islands come alive as spring
begins and Greek Easter heralds the opening of the summer
season.
Easter
in the Islands is a different affair. Religious ceremonies
are conducted in all the villages. Street parades, the
blessing of the fishing fleets, and village square feasts
are some of the traditional events that you will find
in the islands.
We
begin our trip with leaving athens and sailing to the
town of Epidavouros. The main church is perched on a hill
over the harbour.  The
bells will ring on Good Friday and street processions
with Icons of the virgin Mary are carried around the village
waiting for the Priests to bless them
The
following day we proceed to the Island of Poros. A cosmopolitan
Island separated from the main land by a small isthmus
of a lake. On the mainland is the town of Galatas, it
is the base for fisherman that work from Poros. The day
after Good Friday they will be getting their fishing boats
ready for the Holy Blessing on Easter Sunday.
The
island of Hydra is a hot spot to be over Easter, here
the village celebrates in grand fashion,  with fleet blessings town parades,
music in the town square, food feasts and everyone cooks
the lamb or goat on a spit.
From
Hydra we proceed to Ermioni a small village that is the
center for the St.Nicholas monks. Ask your captain to
tell you the story of these monk and why they build their
monasteries on the top's of mountains!!
On this cruise you will get the chance to experience a
different style Easter. Here it is as, if not more important
than Christmas. The variety of different foods that are
uniquely available only during Easter could make this
a gourmets dream. The weather is mild and warm and the
country side is lush and green.
A
perfect time to see Greece.
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