10th September 2013 Mitilini, Lesvos Island to Bozcaada Island, Turkey

The Early Morning Light Over Mitilini Reminded us of Our Visits to Simi
With the Weather Very Favourable Today, we Depart for Our Long Trip North Towards the Dardenelles
Some of the Local Fishing Boats have Already Departed for the Day
Some of the Local Fishing Boats have Already Departed for the Day
The Town Appears so Peaceful in the Early Morning
The Busy Restaurants Along the Pier have a Quiet Break Before the Lunch Crowd Arrive
Before Our Departure we have to Clear Customs from Greece and Fuel Up
Vive La Vie Still Gives Mitilini an Attractive Focal Point on Our Departure
We Pass the North Port of Mitilini
The Mitilini Castle
Motoring North we Pass Our Favourite Swimming Spot
Leaving Lesvos Island we Approach the Turkish Coast Once Again
The Concrete Jungle of Boxy Holiday Houses in Turkey, Unfortunately Spoils Some of the Lovely Coastline
The Fort and Fishing Harbour of Babakale on the Turkish Cape of Baba Burun
The Huge Fort was Built in the 1700’s to Protect the Small Village from Pirate Attacks
Continuing North we see Dolphins Playing at the Bow of a Passing Ship
After Many Hours of Motoring we Finally Arrive at the Turkish Island of Bozcaada
The Impressive Castle Domineers the Harbour in the Town
The Impressive Castle Domineers the Harbour in the Town
A Combination of Yachts and Motor Boats are Berthed at the Quay in the Bozcaada Port
On the Quay at the Port, Several Cafes Line the Shore for Visitors
Ferries from the Mainland of Turkey Come Across to Bozcaada Every Day Bringing Visitors
The Tangaroa Dwarfed Between Larger Motor Boats
The Local Fishing Port in the Town is Full of the Usual Colourfully Painted Fishing Boats of All Shapes and Sizes
The Large Genoese Bozcaada Castle has been Well Preserved over the Centuries
Ric Does His Thing by Assisting Strangers with Their Photography !!
The Narrow Streets Behind the Castle Lead to a Number of Waterside Restaurants
Restaurants Along the Foreshore all have a Wonderful View of the Castle
Quaint Boutique Hotels Line the Back Streets of the Town
A Colourful Welcome for Visitors at this Tiny House
A Colourful Welcome for Visitors at this Tiny House
Tractors Seem to be Popular in this Town !!
We have Some New Neighbours at the Quay
At the End of the Quay Local Families and Visitors Try Their Hands at Fishing

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