Day 12 Moudros on Lemnos

Quietish start to the day today. Biked from Kallithea to Moudros (15km). Body feeling a bit lacking in energy. Seems yesterday took it out of me. And given I’ve got a big ride carrying my pack on my back tomorrow to Myrina (14km) including some reasonable hills - I’m taking it slowly today. Heat really does take its toll. I’m sick of drinking water - but know I must.
So I’m parked up in the shade at a little cafe overlooking the harbour here in Moudros.
Here’s some trivia - Lemnos was a significant staging post for the Gallipoli campaign by the ANZAC forces.
The Greek military have an air base here - so often hear jets and planes coming and going. Signs everywhere warning not to take photos. I sneaked one in though.
Have decided to ride another 4km to a popular local beach called Faranaki. It will push my ride today in total to over 40km. It’s all black top and pretty much flat - so should be manageable. Just have to pace myself and include hydration breaks. The bike didn’t come with a bottle holder - so I really can only stop to have a drink. Works out OK.
Tomorrow will bring my time in Greece to an end. It’s been everything I’ve imagined about Greek islands . But my odyssey has only just begun. It’s time to leave the Aegean and head for the Adriatic. New waters to swim. Let’s see what adventures I may stumble upon……….Read more