19nd Diaplous
Thursday, May 16, 2013.
The participants in the 19th Diaplo gather from early in the morning in Lagonisi.
Time 08:30: The boats hit the water with skippers, co-skippers and crews ready for the start of the 19th Diaplo and, after a while, we set off in good weather and bound for Sikinos.
Upon our arrival on the island, many residents have come down to the dock to welcome us. Smokehouses, local delicacies, songs and dances. Kindergarten and primary school children dance and clap.
In the evening, the Mayor, Mr. Yiannis Syrigos, has organized a dinner with music and songs to honor the Group and offers each participant the book "Sikinos a History".
The next day, Friday, the microbiological department started sand collection early and immediately after that the clinics opened. (Photo). By the end of their operation, 98 residents had come and been examined at the clinics and 76 blood tests had been performed. The Team handed over to the local authorities the telemedicine equipment that will be used to connect the island with the Naval hospital.
Other members visited the schools and provided educational and educational materials.
On Friday afternoon, we set off for the next station which is Thirassia.