Greece Trip #37: Difference in Ferries to Athens & a Greek Pup

In today's blog, we'll tell you about the differences in Ferries around the Greek Islands, and why a slower boat may be better. We'll also introduce you to a breed of dog found in Greece that you may be unfamiliar with.

(Photo; The sweet little Kokoni dog that we met on the ferry. Credit: TW)

THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING ABOUT  FAST VS. SLOW FERRIES - One thing that travelers should know when they pre-book ferry travel in the Greek Islands is that weather affects fast ferries much more than slow ferries. FAST FERRIES  tend to be smaller ships. 

According to the experiences that our fantastic tour leader, Shane, had - he said that the smaller, faster ferries tend to cancel trips more often than the larger, slower ones. Smaller boats also often get delayed in windy conditions, and on the water around the Greek Islands, there's ALWAYS wind. Fast Ferries take 2 1/2 Hours to go from Mykonos to Athens on the mainland.  Slow Ferries are much larger, almost twice the size and can handle stronger winds and rougher seas much better than the smaller ferries. Slow Ferries take 5 hours to go from Mykonos to Athens on the mainland, but at least you have a MUCH BETTER CHANCE of getting there.

(Photo: Tom, Shane - the smart tour group leader and Rob)

Photos: Inside of the large, slow ferry / and Rob and Tom in the ferry)

MET A KOKONI DOG! - A Kokoni is an ancient breed and a small Greek domestic dog. The Kokoni is an ideal companion, extremely expressive and highly perceptive. It is an adept hunter of small game and birds (like Dachshunds!). 

The Kokoni loves human interaction and is fearless despite its small size. The breed is a cheerful, smart, and loyal. They are great companion dogs. Alert, and makes a good watchdog. The Kokoni is also fast and lively so the breed needs a daily pack walks to burn mental and physical energy. 

Pet parents need to be a firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog Syndrome. Average Height: Males 9 - 11 inches (24 - 28 cm) Females 9 - 11 inches (23 - 27 cm) and average Weight: 9 - 18 pounds (4 - 8 kg)(Source: DogbreedInfo.com)

(Photo: Tom and the little Kokoni on the Ferry) 

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