Hotel Argo Lésbos

1, Konstantinoupoleos Square Lésbos, Northeast Aegean Islands, Greece

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Are we there yet?

A travel blog entry by mcewenm

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... by pirates!

Fortunately, I was in the best position to witness this event, my cabin being located next to Reception and the main access doors to the ship. As I peered carefully from the excellent vantage point of my verandah, I realized it was simply the tug boat picking up the local pilot (not a pirate after all) who had guided the L'Austral through the Strait of Dardanelles. I can rest easy.

Not so fast! Wide awake, I thought it ...

Day 240 - Sunset in Dikili

A travel blog entry by craigadventure

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... off. Well not literally the underwear, rather he wasn’t out of place.

We watched the sun set behind the silhouette of the kids inexhaustibly jumping off the floating raft anchored just offshore. Nearby there was one local eatery that was open – they are clearly slowing down here with peak summer season in the rear-view mirror. Mia had a chicken döner plate that was very good (we’ve had a few so ...

Day 239 - The Ancient City

A travel blog entry by craigadventure

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... The replica Trojan Horse was rather touristic but added a pictorial focus for the underwhelming site.

We were glad we came though, reflecting on ‘modern’ western civilization and the pervasive impact of the legend of Troy.

Eli attempted to get a ride to our next destination with a Japanese tour group but the driver either didn’t want anything to do with his scruffy appearance and Turkish and/or wasn’t keen on risking ...

Day 7 - Turkish valleys and snow capped mountains

A travel blog entry by kdaniel7979

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... it's apparent that it can be a poor place, there is virtually no litter. Grass is cut, boulevards are maintained, streets are cleaned. Quite a difference from Syria, where littering seems to be a hobby.

We are very impressed with Turkey and it's people.

Tomorrow: A trip to tour history in Gelibolu (Gallipoi) and a run to Greece...
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Only open closed camp site

A travel blog entry by harryabroad

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... and a bottle of green stuff that smell like paint stripper. I recon it is car detergent, Lisa recons she figured out what it was first but I recon the jury is still out. However it created and interesting conversation point for some time as to what this green stuff was.

We are struggling to communicate even at the basic levels, you know… where is the *******… which door to the ******* do you go into… The doors are labelled.. Baya ...