2nd May 2014 Marmara Port, Marmara Island to Canakkale, Dardanelles
This Morning we Managed another Early Start this Time at 5am ! Another Long Journey was Planned for Today to Travel to Canakkale in the DardanellesThe Conditions for Travelling were Excellent TodayAn On Going Problem with our Generator had Ric and John Scratching their Heads !!A Very Quiet Day With Very Few Ships Motoring Down the DardanellesLooking Back Thunder Storms seem to be Following UsThrough the Clouds a Large Ship Suddenly Approaches at our SternOnce Past the Fort on the Eastern Side of the Dardanelles, Canakkale is Situated Close ByAfter 8 Hours of Motoring Finally Canakkale Comes into ViewThe Town of Canakkale is a Well Known Destination for Tourists who Intend Visiting Gallipoli and Troy18th March 2015 is an Important Date for the Turkish Nation as it Signifies the Victory of the Naval Battle Fought in the DardanellesWe Enter the Canakkale Municipal Marina for a Berth Overnight and to do Customs here to Check Out of TurkeyThe Custom and Marina OfficialsJohn about to Cook the Lobster Purchased in Marmara Yesterday EveningTime for a Late Lunch after Our Long Trip from Marmara IslandDiana and I Leave John Sitting Amongst the Washing when we Depart for some Well Needed Walking Exercise Around CanakkaleWe Pass Hundreds of Small Cute Local Fishing Boats Along the ForeshoreMany Cafes and Restaurants by the Waterside are Full of Customers Enjoying the Late Afternoon SunDiana Strides Ahead along the WalkwayOnce we Reached the Minaret by the Mosque at the Far End of the Walkway we Returned to the MarinaThe Trogan Horse Erected in the Open Square by the Marina in Canakkale was Originally Used in the Movie “Troy” Starring Brad PittThe Trogan Horse is Significant to this Area as the Ancient Site of Troy is only a Few Kilometres from CanakkaleA Good Supply of Fairy Floss Goes ByAs our Customs Out of Turkey was Completed we had to Remain Aboard the Tangaroa for the Evening. Sitting Amongst the Washing we Dined on a Delicious Vegetarian Dish that Ric had Created for UsMarmara Island to Canakkale
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