13th September 2013 Canakkale to Marmara, Marmara Island via the Dardanelles
Tangaroa in CanakkaleOur Departure from the Municipal MarinaThere is Quite a lot of Traffic Behind us in the Dardanelles TodayWe Recognise the ‘Wind Spirit’ from Last Year in GreeceThe Turkish Flag is Very Prominent in All Parts of TurkeyIt is Great to See so Many Dolphins in the AreaIt Magic to See the Sails Up on the Wind SpiritWhat an Amazing Sight to have this Sailing Ship Come Up Beside UsAs She Passed us we Felt we could Almost Reach Out and Touch HerThis Certainly was the Highlight of Our Dardenelles ExperienceMuch Later the Wind Spirit was Under Full Sail Without the Assistance of the Motor and Like the Tourtise and the Hare, we Caught Up and Overtook Her !!A Memorable Experience !!Once in the Marmara Sea with the Condition so Calm, we Continued to the Island of MarmaraIn the Distance One of the Many Ships in the Marmara Sea Head Towards IstanbulAs we Approach Marmara Island, the Major Port of Marmara comes into ViewThe Marmara TownshipCute Little Houses High Up in the Hills Overlook the HarbourThe Local Mosque Seems to Glow in the Fading Evening LightThe Long Seawall of the Marmara PortThe Entrance to the Ancient Marmara PortUnfortunately no Space Along the North Pier for Visiting Yachts and Small Fishing BoatsWith the Help of Some Friendly Turkish Guys, we Tied the Tangaroa Along the Pier Between the Fishing BoatsThe Small Inner Port by the RestaurantsCats and Dogs Wait Patiently Together for Leftovers from the Patrons in the RestaurantsHow Cute is He !!!!Ric’s Birthday Dinner at the Bolis RestaurantRic’s New Turkish Friend from BursaCandles and Cake Organised by Our New Friend
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