I have been travelling far too much lately, I think.  I am ready to take it easy, sit back with a few margaritas, and relax.  I am getting more tanned, though, at least on my arms.  On the morning of the 30th, I worked out how to get to Ios, which is a long way away. BJ, whom I had met in Rome, happened upon me while I was eating breakfast with another traveller.  We hired two sea kayaks and went out on the water for a few hours.  Nothing too interesting, except for some of the clearest water I have EVER seen!  It was quite amazing. We met a group of Australians on a rock out in the water.  I waited around a little longer, then caught the 6:15 bus to Corfu’s main bus station and continued to Athens.  The bus travelled all night, which was fine because I claimed the entire back row and slept for most of the journey.  I arrived in Athens very early, caught another bus, asked for directions, and eventually reached the port.  I bought my ticket, and that was where things became interesting.  The woman said, “The first Blue Star boat, right next to the red one.”  So I boarded it.  Unfortunately, it was not going to the island I needed.  I would have to find a way onto the correct boat while somewhere among the Greek islands, with very little idea where I was.  I think I have it worked out now. I slept on the deck until I could feel myself getting sunburned, then moved inside.  I reckon my next port is where I can catch an actual ferry to Ios.  Grrr.  Talk to you tonight!