Orchids for Aphrodite – Aegean odyssey

by Ursula Haselden
Review by Tracy Carey

Having taken many holidays in Turkey and Greece myself, this book appealed immediately.

This is the true story of Ursula, who had never sailed before, and Bob who leave behind their homes in England to sail the Aegean seas, fulfilling Ursula’s life-long dream.

This account records the dramas of restoring their boat, Cappelle, ready for the ‘odyssey’, and the troubles encountered along their way. It’s crammed with stories of the many islands and people that the pair meet on their journey and I especially warmed to the Greek live-aboard cat Wacky!

I admire this lady for her energy and determination – and her most fascinating book.

Hardback book
Published by Seashell
ISBN 9780955629105
Price: £16.99