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Epic Mediterranean Odyssey
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Epic Mediterranean Odyssey

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  • SaltyNickoEpic Mediterranean OdysseyПутешественник

    Day 10 on board Blue Star MV Diagoras

    25 августа, Турция

    Transit day again! Island hopping with drop off - pick up stops between Patmos (7:30pm departure yesterday) and Lemnos (ETA 1:30pm today). These ferries just seem to run continuously around these waters. The North Aegean Sea is so beautiful. Our voyage tending to hug the Turkey side of the Aegean island hopping.
    Didn’t get as much sleep as I needed. I recon in the last 48 hours- I’ve had about 3 hours. Tonight however I have my own villa style accommodation in Kalithea on Lemnos. So will be definitely having an early night. I pick up my MTB straight away after arriving in Myrina then riding to Kalithea (16km).
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    Chris Pettifer

    ПутешественникThe staff on those ferries always look so bored. What could be worse than working on a boat floating around the Aegean - better than burger flipping in Athens?

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    Sue Byrne

    ПутешественникOh Nicho enjoy every minute. Suns out here today xx🙏❤️

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    SaltyNicko

    ПутешественникIn reply to Sue - no didn’t get up there. Spent my only available time in Patmos out in the surrounding waters island hopping and swimming.

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    Clive Alcock

    ПутешественникBloody vagrants LOL

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    Day 9 - Patmos

    24 августа, Греция

    Lots to tell about last night!! As Patmos was just a stopover location - arriving by ferry at 1:30am and then departing 7:30pm same day on another ferry - I didn’t pre-book accommodation. When I did look - found that there was nothing in my budget (200€+ was all that was available - as it turned out there was a cultural and musical festival on for the whole week- so all budget gigs booked out ). So decided I’d sleep rough. Without all the details that will make a good story - I was settled in for the night in a tiny church courtyard on the edge of town. 2:30am or so and a cop car turns up and 4 police confront me asking why I am here. I tell them my story - they take my details and proceed to conduct a full body search and very thorough unpacking of all my gear and belongings- they were thorough! All the while I’m explaining my current situation and future travel plans etc. In the end they were very helpful - but insisted I move on back into town. They would have given me a lift - but their car was full. So I ended up staying awake all night - chased a sunrise location and walked heaps. A vey memorable night in Patmos!!
    Seeing as I had the day free - I booked the popular local all day cruise visiting three islands with swim and snorkeling stops. Turned out to be a great decision. The cruise was fantastic. Beautiful Aegean Sea on a day that had a lovely sea breeze to keep the heat down.
    But now I have to recount my dive experiences today. Simply the best - yep I’ve hit a new high!! Our first two dives were sensational - the first for the cave dive experience and the second for its stunning location and rock formations.
    In addition we did another two swim locations and shore based activities. On the water it was such fun in the boat. The sea was rolling and we got some real movement happening with lots of splashing. Lunch was my first grilled octopus on the trip. Apparently it was sun dried for two days before grilling. It was ok - not sensational as I was hoping for. A day for remembering!!
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    Yvonne Geraets

    ПутешественникIt all sounds fabulous Nicko you are packing in so much into every day.

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    SaltyNicko

    ПутешественникSun dried grilled octopusSun dried grilled octopus for lunch

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    Chris Pettifer

    ПутешественникEnjoying the food Nicko!

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  • SaltyNickoEpic Mediterranean OdysseyПутешественник
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    Day 8 Kos My last day here

    23 августа, Греция

    Packed up and checked out of my digs. I’ve got the day now to relax before ferry departure to Patmos at 8:30.
    So I’m hanging out at a lovely little beach swimming and keeping hydrated.
    The day was great in that I slowed it all down a bit. Wanted to get sorted in terms of checking out and being ready for the ferry. So it was relaxing.
    I loved Kos. The water, beaches, sights and liveliness - had a nice buzz to it.
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    Mark Geraets

    ПутешественникLooks so warm and blue. Very different to Somers at the moment! Love it. Thanks Nicko!

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    Day 7 Kos Island - Zia

    22 августа, Греция

    Just completed my second bike ride for the day. Well actually I’ve still got to ride back to my accommodation in Kos (14km). It’s almost 7pm and still very hot and humid. Perhaps it’s a little cooler up here in Zia. It’s a local tourist attraction for stunning sunsets. Hopefully I’ll be able to get a few nice photos. Will post when I get back to my apartment.
    Tonight is my last on Kos bringing closure to first Greek Island visit. But tomorrow brings more exciting adventures. Catching another ferry to Patmos for a night - then another ferry way up the northern Aegean to Lemnos. Another 3 night stay. I’m hoping it may be a little quieter there and perhaps cooler.
    I’ve hired a KTM 29” mountain bike for the duration - so lots of bike action. And beaches!!
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    Clive Alcock

    ПутешественникGood lad, but why did you get a big girls bicycle LOL?

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    Dina Phillips

    ПутешественникI’m surprised how dry the landscape is. Great adventures Nicko

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    SaltyNicko

    ПутешественникThe girls bike is the standard cheapest bike available. 5€/day. I did hire a Yamaha electric for the ride up

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    SaltyNicko

    Путешественникthe hill to Zia. That was 25€/day

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    Pserimos

    21 августа, Греция

    Amazing little village and incredibly beautiful beach front. Had an hour to wonder and swim. These islands in the Aegean Sea are stunning in their natural beauty. Very barren and rocky and rugged. Sparsely populated - tourism now the big spinner for the locals.Читать далее

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    Lucy Hardman

    ПутешественникLoving the experimentation and art Nicko. ❤️❤️

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    Bob Momich

    ПутешественникWhat a great immersion into that awesome water. Electric engined boat hopefully. Hope you got your go pro back from the bottom.

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    Vicki Crabb

    ПутешественникVery inviting

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  • SaltyNickoEpic Mediterranean OdysseyПутешественник

    On board Odyssey from Kos

    21 августа, Греция

    Trying something different today in using FindPenguins. Plan to make a feature of today. So far - brilliant!!

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    Mark Geraets

    ПутешественникLivin bro. Wow

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    Day 6 Kos

    21 августа, Греция

    Had a pretty quiet day - was tired and dehydrated from too much walking - not enough water and not much sleep during the ferry from Athens to Kos.
    So I’ve had a beaut sleep even though the A/C didn’t work. I’ve drunk 2 litres of water overnight so must keep reminding myself to drink.
    Today hopefully will be a high point - cruise around 3 neighbouring islands stopping off for swims and sightseeing.
    Hopefully some GoPro action.
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    Bob Momich

    ПутешественникEnjoy that beautiful azure blue ocean Nicko. Great craftsmanship on those big wooden boats.

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    Tessa Moriarty

    ПутешественникGood you’re hydrating x

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    SaltyNicko

    ПутешественникI’ll give them a close inspection

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    Penny Fenner

    ПутешественникWow. So beautiful

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    Day 5 Island of Kos

    20 августа, Греция

    Overnight ferry from Athens to Kos about 13 hours including several island stops. Saw the sunrise popping out from the land in neighbouring Turkey. The waterfront is beautiful and the water is really reaching out for me.
    I recon this place is going to be awesome. I’ve got a daylong island and secluded beach tour tomorrow. Today I’ll just get my bearings and some sleep catch up.
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    Tessa Moriarty

    ПутешественникGorgeous

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    Lucy Hardman

    ПутешественникLooks awesome Nicko xx

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    Vicki Crabb

    ПутешественникWoweee

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    Day 4 Blue Star II Ferry to Kos

    19 августа, Греция

    Athens is done! Time for my next destination Kos - my first Greek Island. Not sure why I chose Kos. Perhaps influenced by the novel I am Pilgrim - which while it didn’t reference Kos that much - but more Bodrum in Turkey. Kos is just off the coast in the Aegean Sea. My plan is to swim in as many of the different seas across the broader Mediterranean as possible. So the Aegean will be my first.
    Today I travelled from Athens to the port city of Piraeus by train. Went well - just tap and go system with my Wyse card (Melbourne take a lesson). Had some time to spare before the ferry - but ended up just doing a lot of walking around town after securing my pack in a locker for the day (not cheap $15) but took the pressure off my back! So I’m on the ferry overnight from 6pm until 7:30am tomorrow morning. Then 3 nights stay. So looking forward to my first swim!! Really missing the water.
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    SaltyNicko

    ПутешественникJust a bit of fun editing

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    SaltyNicko

    ПутешественникAnother bit of colourful fun

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    Tom Herriott

    ПутешественникHow do we know that you are not just on the Sorrento ferry heading to queens cliff ? Looks awesome and as though everything is going to plan. Well done you

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    Day 3 Athens

    18 августа, Греция

    Time to slow the pace down a little today. So no planned activities. A day to relax before my departure tomorrow to Kos. Spent the majority of the day getting lost just wondering the local area - I’m very central - so every way you turn there’s action a plenty. Must say it’s a lot quieter during the heat of the day - compared to the night. This place really comes to life at night.
    I’ve just finished my second big meal for the day and now listening to traditional Greek live entertainment.
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    greg mccracken

    ПутешественникLooking grand mate. Great vid

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    Bob Momich

    ПутешественникAwesome Nicko. Blending in well. Looking forward to your 'swimming in the fountain' shot.

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    Tom Herriott

    ПутешественникHi there Nicko, I hope you are well. It certainly looks as though you are having fun. Your videos and comments provide great insight into what you are doing, and vibe of the joint. Keep on having fun. We had an awesome swim this morning but now we have wind and rain. Missing you kind regards from Tom

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    Lucy Hardman

    ПутешественникGreat travel advice Nicko. Wander and get lost xx

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    Day two in Athens

    17 августа, Греция

    Acropolis Museum this morning. Simply awesome!!!!! I’m having a coffee break - so decided to make time for my first post in Athens. I’ve had an incredible time. Already have seen and done so much. I’ll have to back fill yesterday - my first day in Athens. Hopefully I’ll make time tonight. This afternoon I’m walking the site of the Acropolis. It will be hot and demanding if anything like yesterday. The weather is clear and in the 30’s.Читать далее

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    Claire Stewart

    ПутешественникAwesome!!

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    Tessa Moriarty

    ПутешественникYou’re in your element

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    Tessa Moriarty

    ПутешественникAwesome. love the shots and voice over

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    Mark Geraets

    ПутешественникThe world is opening up to you!

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    Day 1 Athens

    16 августа, Греция

    Survived the flights and now in Athens. Went on a sunset bus tour along the beautiful coast to Cape Sounion. The high lite being Temple of Poseidon set high on the cape with incredible views.
    Got back to Athens by 10:30pm then to a local restaurant for a very late dinner and cold beer. A fantastic start.Читать далее

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    Lucy Hardman

    Путешественник❤️

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    Yvonne Geraets

    ПутешественникWe have done that tour too, thanks for reigniting the memory. Would love a touch of that warm weather for sure and love following your posts.

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    Penny Fenner

    ПутешественникJust catching up on all your wonderful photos Nicko!!!!

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    Changi stopover

    15 августа, Сингапур

    6 hours to kill - so plenty of time for my first out of country post.

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    Chris Pettifer

    ПутешественникYeehaw! The world awaits!! Dig it Nicko.

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    greg mccracken

    ПутешественникWay to go Nicko.

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    Bob Momich

    Путешественник👍

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  • SaltyNickoEpic Mediterranean OdysseyПутешественник

    Somers on the Mornington Peninsula Australia

    30 июля, Австралия

    Before I leave for my 69 day Epic Mediterranean Odyssey (1 day for every year of my life) - I want to share with everyone my home beach in Somers on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria Australia.

    I am part of a wonderful swim community called “The Somers Salties”. We are a dedicated bunch who try to meet up daily at the crack of dawn and swim all year round. Our beach is in a large semi protected body of water called Westernport Bay. Quite often we are blessed by visits from a local pod of dolphins. In addition to swimming together - we Salties get up to all sorts of crazy but fun antics!

    My plan is to post to this site lots of photos and videos of my travels across the Mediterranean and beyond. There will be a strong emphasis on swimming.

    Here are a few of my favourite Salties photos.
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    Bob Momich

    ПутешественникGreat place to come home to Nicko

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    Tessa Moriarty

    ПутешественникGreat work Nicko. Love it

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    Anne Murphy

    ПутешественникHappy travels Nicko

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