A Vehicle and Passenger Ferry Arrives as we Make Our DepartureWe Intend Returning to this Lovely Town with it’s Wonderfully Restored CastleThe Minaret from the Local Mosque Towers Above the Small Fishing PortSmall Quaint Restaurants Line the Foreshore Behind the CastleOur Last Opportunity for a Swim at Tavsan Adasi, North of Bozcaada, Before Entering the DardanellesWe Approach Gallipoli Peninsular and the DardanellesThe Turkish War Memorial and Huge Flagpole, Stand Prominently at the Entrance to the DardanellesThe British War Memorial and the Lighthouse on Mehmetcik Burnu (Formerly Cape Helles) are Conspicuous on the West of the EntranceThe Turkish War Memorial is Visited by Thousands of Visitors Every DayAs We Enter the Dardanelles in the Distance at Our Stern was a Ship that First Resembled an IslandThe Massive Ship, King Ore which is 289 Metres in Length and 45 Metres Wide was on it’s Way to the Black SeaThe Dardanelles is One of the Busiest Waterways in the WorldShips of all Shapes and Sizes Use this very Busy WaterwayThe Navy has also a Presence in the DardanellesKilitbahir Castle Situated Opposite CanakkaleApproaching the City of CanakkaleCimenlik Fortress which is in Close Proximity of CanakkaleThe Harbour and Ferry Terminal in CanakkaleThe Canakkale Naval MuseumDowntown CanakkaleFishing from the Pier is Very Popular in CanakkaleFerries from Canakkale Take Passengers to Major Sites and Towns in the DardanellesThe Entrance to the Ferry TerminalYalova Restaurant is Believed to be One of the Best Restaurants in TownWe Secure a Berth in the Municipal Marina in CanakkaleThe Marina Houses Vessels of all Shapes and SizesThe Trojan Horse in the Town Square which was Used in Movie (Starring Brad Pitt) was Later Donated to the TownDark Clouds Start Appearing Over the Town Late AfternoonThe First Rain and Thunderstorms we have Experienced in Many MonthsIrish Sailors Jimmy and Lyn Called in for a Drink and Ended up Joining us for Dinner
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