An overnight electrical storm left some lingering rain in the morning, but the afternoon was expected to be drier. While sitting at dinner last night, I had grabbed a map and planned a bike ride of about 25 miles to explore the island. There was a ferry at 18:30 on Fridays (1), so I had the day to explore. I double checked on-line at breakfast, and only the morning ferry run was shown; I pedaled to the port to check.
Rather whimsically, they had two schedules posted to the door of the Ferry ticket office: one with and one without the 18:30 Friday departure. Upon enquiry, I learned there was only the morning ferry, and no more ferries until Sunday (two days away). While I liked the island, there are other places to see, so I reluctantly took the morning ferry back to Alexandrpuoli. Alexandroupoli is a small port town, with a recently-renovated seaside promenade lined with Cafés and tavernas.
(1) At this time of year, there is only 1 ferry scheduled per day, except on Fridays, when there are 2 ferry runs, and Saturday, when there are none.
The Ferry at Samothraki
Thunderheads lingering over Mt. Fengari
Arrival at Alexandroupoli
Samothraki, view from Alexandroupoli
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