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    • TravelerGreek Odyssey
      Day 3

      Archeological sites

      April 11 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

      We are still living on the boat which is on land in the marina. We are amidst the millions of dollars worth of boats of all sizes, shapes, and styles. There are a number of people working on their boats including the Australian couple we met last year in Sarande! Behind us is a South African couple. Apparently only a fraction of the boats will actually get put in the water!
      I enjoy being on the boat even though we have to climb up and down a ladder to use the facilities. The birds sing to us morning and night. There's even one making a nest in the boom of a neighbour's boat! Herons fly overhead. The sunrises and sunsets are lovely and the weather is beautiful . We'll stay on-board until all is finalized. In the meantime, we're driving around the area visiting historical and archeological sites. The countryside varies from craggy scrubby mountains to lush farmlands, groves of olive trees, lemon trees, wetland marshes, rocky gorges and the blue Mediterranean.
      Even though Bob is no longer a Captain of this ship, he still putters around, climbs down the "hole" and checks the sails. It was to my detriment when he swung the boom over as I climbed up the ladder and CRACK - my head! I won't miss the bumps, lumps and brain bruises (as Nick calls them)!In spite of my lumpy head, we set off to visit Nicopolis, a city founded in 29 BC by Octavian in commemoration of his victory in 31 BC over Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium. We walked amongst the ruins and marveled at the remains. The theatre was next but it could only be viewed behind a fence and scaffolding. Searching for a Roman villa sent us on a wild goose chase and we ended the search after driving kms. out of our way. Next we drove up the mountain along the rocky gorge to the Roman aqueduct. There was a lovely park and stream where we startled a frog into a wild leap into the fast current, never to be seen again! We finished our day with dinner in Preveza on the boardwalk then back to the boat. A lovely sunset ended the day.      Read more

    • TravelerGreek Odyssey
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      Day 9

      Marshes and monuments

      April 17 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      After a day of not much doing except watching a NATO surveillance plane circling and flying over us all day, we decided on Wed. to take a trip to the Amvrakikos Wetlands past Preveza. Rather than take the longer route towards the Aqueduct, we turned off to a side road which again lead us to the Roman Villa. We did see the ancient olive press and baths but the Villa remains elusive! We followed some cows but it seems they led us astray so Bob maneuvered a narrow turnaround and we continued on our way. The gravel road along the shore seemed to get narrower and closer to the water, and was strewn with fallen rocks from the cliff along side us. I saw a few water fowl but not the pelicans I was hoping to see. We stopped at the Monastery of Pania Rhodia and from there the road was paved and 2 lane. We passed another flock of flamingos and once we were in the small town saw a stork/heron? sitting on a huge nest atop a pole! Very regal with a multitude of small birds flocking in and around the nest. The wetlands were beautiful but disappointing in its lack of birds.
      I've resorted to using Google maps on my phone rather than the 🤬 NAV in the car so we were able to find the route to the Monument of Zalongo this time. It is up the mountains and atop a cliff. It commemmorates the mass suicide of women and children in 1803 in order to be free of Ottoman ruler, Ali Pasha, whose house we saw at Vonitsa Castle. We climbed the 410 steps up the cliff to see the Monument, a small church and the gorgeous view. It's called the Dance of Zalongo because they danced before throwing themselves off the cliff. 😭🤯
      We stopped in Preveza for a walk along the harbourfront and a late lunch/early dinner at a quiet but lovely place with singing birds, hanging baskets, and cats. When the plane again flew overhead, the restaurant owners advised it was practicing and that there is a NATO base nearby. Who knew?!      Read more

    • TravelerMediterranean Odyssey
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      Day 39

      Preveza

      October 16, 2023 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      The name means "Passage" because it is between Epirus, Central Greece and the Ionian Islands. It is where Octavius Augustus defeated Antony & Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. There are ancient monuments all around the area and we will visit them later. We spent 2 nights anchored off the town and wandered the lovely lanes festooned with gorgeous vines and flowers, swam at the beach with a mineral spring where the locals swim for good health (so I'm cured of any unknown ailments!), and had an amazing dinner with 4 other B.C.ers. Fortunately Bob kept his opinions about catamarans (condo boats he calls them) to himself since 1 couple has one! They spend a lot of time here so had a favourite restaurant where we were treated royally with ouzo, bread, spreads, olives, dinner plates, wine, dessert and liqueur for €12 each! We spent 4 hours sharing adventures, foibles, repairs and boating life.
      We had coffee the next morning with a UK couple who also spend a lot of time here and they shared their time, stories, information, funny anecdotes and kindness. We'll see them in the Spring too.
      We did some reconnaissance after taking shelter from the rain⛈ and found the tourist office, bus station, customs and Port police where Bob was admonished for not going to the Port we said we were going to upon leaving Corfu! More administrative, bureaucratic challenges. We bought pastries to make the paperwork nonsense more palatable!      Read more

    • TravelerMediterranean Odyssey
      1
      Day 38

      Zig, Circle and Zag

      October 15, 2023 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      We spent Friday morning puttering and since we weren't traveling far to Gaios further down the island, I went to the village to the lovely young woman who could do our laundry and to shop for a few things. I was alone, motoring in the dinghy, in a beautiful harbour...😍😃
      Later, Bob felt the need for exercise besides swimming to the shore so he rowed us around the point at the harbour entrance and back. Off to the village again to pick up the laundry and off we went down the coast about 5 n.m. to Gaios. The town was busy and looked quite lovely with shops, people, restaurants but there was no room to tie up or to anchor so we came out again and headed back towards Lakka. The wind and waves had picked up and we were unsure of other anchorages so we went back to Lakka, a secure harbour. Our entertainment was watching a German boat anchoring: he set out 2 bow anchors and had his wife swim to shore with a line to tie to a rock! He had started so close to an Austrian boat that they decided to move over ☹. The process took over an hour of adjustments!
      The roosters woke us up Sat. morning and we set off down the west side of Paxos. A very different landscape from the forested east side with rocky cliffs, caves and striped layers. I was hoping to stop and swim and explore at the Blue Caves but there was a bit of swell, limited sandy bottom, and rocks! so we circled around, took in the view and carried on. We passed a stone arch and went into Mongonissi Bay where we could/should have come to the previous night as it was next door to Gaios! We turned and set off for Preveza on the mainland. It's where we'll be leaving the boat for the winter and where we can explore before the expected stormy weather arrives. We are in good company with other boats we've seen in other harbours and where everyone we've met is leaving their boat for winter. We're anchored off the town and will stock up and fill up then sail to areas near by before coming back in a week. The coastline coming in has dropped and ends in a salt marsh before rising up again. Varied and beautiful Greece.      Read more

    • TravelerEuropareise
      Day 57

      Westküste Griechenland

      November 4, 2019 in Greece ⋅ 🌧 17 °C

      Nach einer 3,5 stündigen, kurvenreichen, nervenaufreibender Berg und Talfahrt erreichten wir am Freitag Nachmittag die Westküste Griechenlands. Das Wochenende verbrachten wir am Ufer des Ionischen Meeres etwa 10 km südlich des Ortes Kanali. Anders als an den Stränden zuvor, wurden wir hier von einem feinkornigen Kiesstrand begrüßt, was sich durchaus als Vorteil herausstellte😂🏖️
      Nachdem wir die letzten Tage von viel Sonne, einem nahe zu wellenlosen, glasklaren Meer verwöhnt worden sind, wurden wir heute Morgen vom "Weltuntergang" höchst persönlich geweckt 😂🙈⚡🌬️🌊🌧️🌪️ Das Meer tobt, der Regen peischt und wir genießen das beeindruckende Naturschaupiel in unserem Rubi.      Read more

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    • HoppetosseKreuz und Quer durch Südeuropa
      1
      Day 107

      Berge und Meer

      April 23 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      Mit diesem traumhaften Sonnenuntergang hat die ☀️ sich erst Mal für länger verabschiedet. Für uns ging es trotzdem weiter. Dance of Zalonga, eine Gedenkstätte in den Bergen, war unser Ziel. Hier wird dem Freitod von 60 Frauen im Jahre 1809 gedacht, die um der Versklavung zu entgehen, mit ihren Kindern von einer Felsklippe sprangen. Von hier fuhren wir an das Ambarkische Meer. Auf einer schmalen Straße geht es bis Koronisia ins Meer hinaus. Beeindruckend finden wir auch die griechisch-orthodoxen Kirchen mit den kunstvollen Ausschmückungen.Read more

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    • CamperVan-Tour durch 8 Länder
      1
      Day 77

      Ambrakischer Golf

      June 14, 2023 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      Da es am Morgen einige Zeit dauert, bis der Strand unten vor den Felsen in der Sonne erstrahlt, brechen wir zeitig auf und müssen dieselbe Straße, die wir gestern gekommen sind, wieder zurückfahren. Von Lefkada zum Festland gibt es eine Ponton-Brücke. Und diese interessante Konstruktion schauen wir uns an, bevor wir wieder rüberfahren. Es handelt sich um eine 50 Meter lange, schwimmende Brücke, welche die beiden Ufer verbindet und die zur vollen Stunde mit eigener Motorkraft geschwenkt wird, um Boote und Yachten vom und zum Hafen passieren zu lassen. Sie befindet sich neben der Burg Agia Mavra. Auf diesem Gelände befindet sich ebenfalls der Leuchtturm, der die Einfahrt zum Kanal von Lefkada markiert.
      Die Landschaft danach ist unspektakulär bis wir in den ambrakischen Golf kommen. Hier führt eine asphaltierte Straße über einen Damm zu dem kleinen Ort Koronisia, links und rechts nur noch Wasser. Dieses Binnenmeer ist nur durch einen engen Kanal mit dem Meer verbunden.
      In dieser Lagunenlandschaft soll es sogar Delfine, Wasserschildkröten und Robben geben. Wir sehen zumindest ein paar Reiher und Pelikane vorbeiziehen. Am Rande von Koronisia finden wir einen ruhigen Platz und gehen noch einen Runde schwimmen. Für unser Abendessen gibt es mit Mett gefüllte und Feta-Käse überbackene Zucchinis.      Read more

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    • TravelerGriechenland mit dem Camper
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      Day 22

      Preveza

      April 22 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Von Mystikas nach Preveza sind es etwa 50 km, die Verbindung führt durch einen Tunnel, ansonsten müsste man den ganzen Golf umfahren. In Preveza parkierten wir am Hafen und schlenderten durch die schönen, kleinen Gässchen mit den farbigen Häusern. Danach weiter zum ca 20 km entfernten Campingplatz. Unterwegs besuchten wir die historische Stätte von Nicopolis. Dummerweise war die Strasse gesperrt, welche wir nehmen sollten und keine Info wie weiter. Also fuhr ich einfach nach Gutdünken und landete auf einem "Wanderweg". Nach ca 30 Min über Stock und Stein waren wir wieder am Anfang. Ich fühlte mich absolut nicht wohl. Schlussendlich fanden wir doch noch eine "richtige" Strasse, welche uns zu einem CC führte. War ich froh 🙏😄. Nun endlich kommt der gemütliche Teil. Nochmals Fisch mit Mousaka und gleichzeitig Brot gebacken für Morgen.Read more

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    • TravelerGreek Odyssey
      Day 11

      Final days on Sea la Vie 🥰🙂😥

      April 19 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Thursday was spent relaxing on the boat watching our neighbours busily painting, drilling, fixing! Ah, the life of a boat owner! We technically were still owners but the deal was not yet sealed with money in the bank so we relaxed. We had some rain later but then it blew off in time for a walk to the family restaurant where we were rewarded again with another dessert! More rain in the night.

      Morning coffee in the cockpit with a sunny sky and we decided to make a 2nd attempt at seeing pelicans in the Wetlands but at a closer area. We had to leave the car after attempting a gravel lane full of potholes, mud and lakes after the rain so we wandered down on foot crossing into private property. A fellow came out and I showed him where we wanted to go. His English was limited and he initially showed us the path then he offered to take us in his dinghy! We hopped in and he motored towards the pelicans which took flight as we neared. He told us there are huge snakes🐍 on the little islands and the water is only about 2 metres deep. After motoring around a short while, he dropped us at a bridge and we walked back along the path. What kindness and generosity!
      We drove back to Preveza and bumped into the sales broker. Bob advised if the $ was not in the bank, the deal could be off or we'd extend it with penalties. He seemed convinced the money would come and sure enough, when we got back to the boat mid afternoon, the $ was in the bank. It started to pour - a good day to not have a boat! The broker came and we sealed the deal. 🙂😥 He said Bob should be a negotiator!
      It continued to pour for a number of hours with lightning⛈ too. My concern was needing the bathroom but not wanting to go down the ladder in the pouring rain! Eventually the rain stopped but we now had a lake under us and at the foot of the ladder! Bob wondered if we'd be floating soon! He was able to go on the boat beside us and move the ladder to higher ground. What a relief! I was determined not to have to use it in the night!
      It was cool enough that we turned the heater on only to have the electricity conk out due to the rain. So our last night on the boat was cozy under extra blankets and also a reminder of other challenging (hail🌨, rain🌧, wind🌬💨, waves🌊, rocking, swinging, cold🥶 ) nights! Ah, the joys of sailing! I will/won't miss it!      Read more

    • TravelerMaschallah - Tour 2022/23
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      Day 253

      Rio-Andirrio-Brücke

      May 11, 2023 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Was für ein Bauwerk, die zweitlängste Schränkseilhängebrücke der Welt.

      Und das waren die Voraussetzungen:

      - Gründung in 65 m Wassertiefe auf nicht tragfähigem Boden;
      - Erdbeben der Stärke 7 auf der Richterskala;
      tektonische Verschiebungen der Pfeiler bis zu 2 m in jegliche Richtung im Laufe der geplanten Lebensdauer der Brücke von 120 Jahren;
      - Anprall eines unbeladenen 180.000 tdw Tankers mit 16 Knoten;
      - Anprall eines beladenen 80.000 tdw Schüttgutfrachters mit 16 Knoten;
      - Windgeschwindigkeiten am Fahrbahndeck von 180 km/h (50 m/s), was bedeutet, dass Windkanaltests die Flatterstabilität des Decks bis zu Windgeschwindigkeiten von 266 km/h (74 m/s) nachweisen müssen.

      Geschafft hat man das indem die 164m hohen Pylone schwimmen auf einer 100 m großen Platte stehen und die 2252 m lange Brücke nur an den Seilen hängt.

      Wir sind nicht darüber gefahren, sondern haben die Fähre genommen. Von Unten sieht die Brücke noch imposanter aus.

      Danach ging es noch 200 km zum Camping Nissos. Hier treffen wir Pie und Philip mit Ihren zwei Kindern wieder. Zum letzten Mal hatten wir sie vor ziemlich genau 6 Monaten in Warna gesehen. Ihre Tour ging durch die Türkei, über Zypern und Kreta und nun hier.

      Bei den Kindern sehen wir, wie die Zeit vergangen ist. Wahnsinn.      Read more

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