Sami, Kefalonia, Greece

27 December 2018

After leaving Corinth I took a bus to Patras. There, I boarded a ferry headed to the island of Kefalonia. During my first few days on the island I visited the Melissani Cave, Antisamos Beach, and Myrtos Beach.

Leaving Patras

13 October 2018
Leaving Patras

Ferry from Patras

13 October 2018
Ferry from Patras

I left Corinth, took a bus to Patras, and got on this ferry to get to the island of Kefalonia.

Sailboat Near Sami

13 October 2018
Sailboat Near Sami

Taken from the ferry on the way to the island.

Arriving in Sami

13 October 2018
Arriving in Sami

Melissani Cave Entrance

14 October 2018
Melissani Cave Entrance

Sunlight Pouring Into Melissani Cave

14 October 2018
Sunlight Pouring Into Melissani Cave

Melissani Cave

14 October 2018
Melissani Cave

Melissani Cave Boats

14 October 2018
Melissani Cave Boats

You can’t swim in the cave, but tours are given throughout the day on boats.

Melissani Cave Opening

14 October 2018
Melissani Cave Opening

Many years ago (thousands) the ceiling of this cave fell in, revealing itself. In the mid 20th century it was rediscovered and an entrance tunnel was dug for access.

Antisamos Beach

14 October 2018
Antisamos Beach

Relaxing at Antisamos Beach

14 October 2018
Relaxing at Antisamos Beach

The only real plan I had for my year off trip was to spend my birthday week on a Greek island. Mission accomplished.

Sailboat at Antisamos Beach

14 October 2018
Sailboat at Antisamos Beach

Myrtos Beach Cave

15 October 2018
Myrtos Beach Cave

Myrtos Beach

15 October 2018
Myrtos Beach

Taken from the cave on the South end of the beach looking North.

Stones at Myrtos Beach

15 October 2018
Stones at Myrtos Beach

One reason the water is so clear is that the beaches are stone beaches instead of sand.

Spot The Goats

15 October 2018
Spot The Goats

There are at least 4.

North End of Myrtos Beach

15 October 2018
North End of Myrtos Beach

Me at Myrtos Beach

15 October 2018
Me at Myrtos Beach

Myrtos Beach

15 October 2018
Myrtos Beach