Following in the ancient mariners footsteps of Greece is a joy sailing in a traditional clipper. Bev Malzard reports.
It was the first morning on board the Star Clipper – a wondrous beauty that was to take us in Homer’s steps across the sea from Greece to Turkey. The renowned re-creation of a classic clipper was exclusive enough to only carry 170 passengers and we had 70 crew to look after us!
We had embarked on our seven-day journey in the port of Piraeus, a 30 minute train trip from Athens. We w
