Sailing solo from Ay Eufimia to Pera Pigadia, Ithaka

Ithaka in the distance

My crew having left, I needed to get used to sailing on my own again. 
This morning, the wind was coming from the north, so I left the anchorage in Ay Eufimia and headed towards the southernmost point of Ithaka. However, as soon as I came out of the protected bay, the wind shifted to south-east and exactly from the direction that I wanted to go. And there were even white caps on the sea!
Never mind, I raised the main with two reefs in it, partly unfurled the jib and prepared for a hard slog south. My course was not too bad, heading somewhat southerly and I managed to clear Ak. Dhekalia, the southern point of the bay. 
But then, suddenly, the wind completely died. Nothing. Nada. Sails flapping and Eidos going in circles. So, with a lumpy sea left over from the morning wind, I couldn't do anything except turn on the motor and hope that the promised northerly would soon appear. 

Ormos Ay Andreou, south coast of Ithaka

 No luck. First calm and then more south-easterly, although only light, but with flat sea as soon as I passed point Andreou on Ithaka. I considered anchoring in the bay, but it was full of yachts, so there simply was no room for one more. Besides, it is exposed to the south and would be rolly with the wind.

Pera Pigadhi anchorage

I motored some more and soon came to Pera Pigadhi bay on the east coast of southern Ithaka. I have been here before, and knew that the best spot to anchor is between the island of Pera Pigadhi and Ithaka in relatively protected and shallow passage. I could see some boats there, but found the spot I wanted and dropped the hook. Soon some of the other boats left, and so, I settled in for the afternoon. Lunch, then a swim and a snorkel followed by a swing in the hammock. A very nice spot. I think I'll stay for the night. 
It's a bit lonely sailing solo, but I managed to do all the work and didn't strain too much. Second reef in the main helped and the electric anchor windlass was definitely a good investment.