After two excellent days on Syros, the time has come for me to get on the ferry and return to Athens. It took about an hour before Syros disappeared completely from view; plenty of time for photos as the island faded in to the distance.

Above: View of Ermoupoli from the ferry.

Below: And we’re off! Next stop Piraeus.

Below: I used my very best Greek to ask someone to take a photo of me…. «Μπορείτε να κάνετε φωτογραφία μου; Να στέλνω στη Μαμά μου στην Αγγλία».

Above and Below: The Northern tip of Syros, starting to fade in to the distance.

Above: Syros continuing to fade in to the distance – look, I can see Kini (below the clouds).

Below: Almost gone…