Aegean Islands in October??

I would like to see as many Aegean islands as reasonably possible in 10 - 12
days sometime in October 2004, but would like to take inter-island ferries
rather than a package cruise liner to save money. I do not speak any Greek, but
have driven all over Italy and Spain several times and am not afraid to go off
the beaten path. I would like to hear from people who have taken such a trip to
find out about inter-island ferry schedules, expense, whether reservations are
necessary for such ferries or island hotels, what the weather might be like in
October, places not to miss seeing and to avoid, etc.

Please reply to: . Efaristo poli.

Tony