The Dawn of a Friendship at Dusk
Skipper Aris was enjoying a pleasant late afternoon onboard, watching people out for a stroll in the cooler temperatures, including me, waiting patiently for the perfect sunset photo of the multi-layered Peloponnesian mountains kaleidoscoping into hues of lavender and mauve beyond the sparkling peach sea. After awhile, he walked down the gangway, and with a welcoming smile, asked whether I would like a with the sunset I apparently loved so much. Then, I was invited onboard for a few more photos in which my very dirty bare feet on Erato’s very white deck convey something about our characters. Next, on the impromptu agenda was ouzo and pastries while we emersed ourselves in conversation about everything imaginable - the dawn of a friendship at dusk.
Since that first meeting, I have sailed countless times with Skipper Aris and never cease to find the sea exhilarating and full of treasures to offer, like baby dolphins leaping around the prow or underwater landscapes to explore while anchored near secluded beaches. I have watched confidence and self-esteem grow in children and in adults while at the helm.
If you visit Nafplio, one of the gems of the Greek world, do not pass up the opportunity to sail with Captain Aris on Erato.
Skipper Aris offers daily sailing trips, with longer trips available. Check out his site.
Skipper Aris being interviewed for a television feature. MFrance, 2007
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