Keliotes showed us some pictures of a Russian photo-album from 2009. Apparently some Russian pilgrims managed to embark on a small fishing boat, that sailed around “Cape” Athos in order to catch fish. The pictures are relatively rare, because no boats cross the cape on a regular basis.

First I will show the coast as seen on the Zwerger-map and show you the boat trip from Lavra to Kerasia/Kleftiko:

I start by showing you a picture of the boat on the 7th of may 2009 with the fishermen, near the coast of Lavra.

Fishing boat

The two fishermen

Where the small boat started its journey is not known to me, but here they pass the Arsanas of Karakalou.

The Athos peaks with Antithonas

The arsanas of Lavra with the monastery on the background

Near Lavra (?)

Near Lavra 2

Skiti Prodromou

Skiti Prodromou

A wider shot of the area, with Mt. Athos in the clouds

The coast towards Kavsokalivia

The avalanche area Karavostasi, Megali Sara

Skiti Kavsokalivia

Just after passing Kavsokalivia

The small harbor named Kleftiko, with Karasia above it

The catch of th day with a humble monk

Another catch with a happy monk

A third catch with a monk who lookes happy, but also a bit worried (I agree if you look at the sharp teeth of the fish)

Wim, 10/7