20 Cephalonia, to Dock or not to Dock, that is the question...

"I have good news and I have bad news" that is what the Commodore implied
when he came over the sound system just hours before were to dock at
Argostoli, on the Ionian island of Cephalonia.
We had heard a few days ago that we had been thrown out of our berth and
relegated to anchoring for one of the Oceania Ships, the Riviera. Obviously,
he with the most money wins!!
This particular morning it was pretty windy, the seas were a little rough at
the time that the Riviera was to dock, their captain made the decision that
it was too risky a manoeuvre for him to carry out.
The good news was that we now have our berth back, so we didn't have to
tender. the bad news, if the wind and choppy seas continued we would not be
able to dock either.
But that is why we have the Commodore and they JUST had a captain. Well, it
was windy and that sea was churning, but with the thrusters going hell for
leather Commodore Romano brought the Sea Princess in with precision.
At one stage we were concerned as there didn't seem to be anyone on the pier
to secure our ropes. Well, except for the three men and two women on the
dock. There they were, dressed in shorts and t shirts happily taking photos
as we pulled in. In true Greek casual style, they were our lines men, and
we assume they came to tie us up before heading out to lunch with family.
Our driver/guide Markis was waiting for us outside the port gates just as
Katerina from Kokolis travel said he would. Very knowledgeable and
passionate about his island and we covered the highlights of the island in
the short time we were there.
Markis' mission was to get us to Melissani Lake before the tourists arrived
so we hot footed it heading to the north of the island, following the coast
line. Before heading inland, we stopped for a lovely view of Myrtos bay. A
long stretch of white pebbly sand, with clear blue waters that look very
inviting.