Hopping Mad: The Lesser Cyclades
Here it is again, that feeling. It’s 7am and the sky is turning a blazing shade of tangerine as the sun raises its head above the mountain peaks. We chug out of Katapola and leave the beautiful island of Amorgos behind, and the feeling is here again: that heady mix of sadness at leaving and excitement at moving on, somehow even stronger when the leaving is early morning.
As we bid farewell to Amorgos we have a distinct feeling – unusual for us – that we will return one day, not a reaction which we have commonly felt on our travels.
Ahead of us now though is some old school style island hopping, through those islands which with Amorgos are known as the Lesser (or Small) Cyclades, quick visits through several islands, on the type of ferry which used to be the essence of island hopping. Weather and other things permitting, we will pass through four islands over the next nine days before we reach Paros for a slightly longer stay.
After thoroughly exploring all recent islands it will be a different experience to stay just a couple of days and be selective about what we can do within the time constraints. Our short stay quickfire session starts at Donoussa.
Express Skopelitis 
Early arrival on Donoussa
12 Comments
Annie Berger
Glorious sunrise photos as you left Amorgos. Hope you continue to have a fabulous trip as you explore the Lesser Cyclades.
Lookoom
These early morning departures, when life is just waking up, are the hardest. You know you’re going to miss this beautiful day that others will enjoy, there’s a feeling of fleeing too, quite uneasy.
Phil & Michaela
But the sense of adventure compensates! Unless you’re heading home of course…
Joe
Stunning photos! Somehow you seemed to have captured the essence of the island light. It is interesting that you experienced a rare feeling that you would return to Amorgos. Perhaps it was the that Greek drachma that you inadvertently tossed over your left shoulder?
Phil & Michaela
Greek drachma! Now there’s a blast from the past!
leightontravels
Have enjoyed catching up with your recent instalments. The magic and wonder of an early morning departure never loses its magic. Your opening shots of Katapola don’t look too dissimilar to parts of the marina here in Tivat where we are staying in Montenegro.
Toonsarah
Beautiful skies! I look forward to seeing something of Donoussa with you 🙂
Latitude Adjustment: A Tale of Two Wanderers
Beautiful. We shall follow in your footsteps once we are based in Spain. Enjoy!
grandmisadventures
Sunrise over such a lovely place must have been magic 🙂
Phil & Michaela
It was very special
Monkey's Tale
Thanks for getting up early so we could enjoy these gorgeous pictures:) We’ve been traveling and not able to keep up with any reading, so I’ll have to go back a few and see your trip up until now.Maggie
wetanddustyroads
I love your sunrise photo’s of Katapola – think I would have liked to stay there just to look at the gorgeous colours of the sun … but hey, there’s more to explore … and I can’t wait!