We
continued with our relaxing time...
Wondered
down to the beach and waded. It was not too cold for a swim but
didn’t quite take the plunge.
I
walked out of camp at about 15:00. I made it all the way to the road
and then some more before John picked me up. Parts had been quite
steep and my knees did not hurt!!!. I had only walked 1.5 km but all
up hill.
John
drove the 60km to Tasucu and we found where the ferry left from. A guard asked if we had tickets and he told us where the office was so
back into town.
Got to office and a guy greeted us on the street. I went in and claimed
our tickets. One for ZBT130 one for John one for me and one for the
cabin.
We
then went for a walk around the harbor then came back to a fish
restaurant for dinner. We had 3 hour to fill in.
Some
olives and fried aubergine a glass of red. We relaxed into computer
work. Quite cool outside so needed my jacket. We followed nibbles
with another glass(shared) and finally some grilled octopus and
another red(shared) . Octopus was great. First time for John.
We
then headed for the port. Allowed in the gate and parked. Spent some
time in vehicle then I was called out. John had to take the vehicle
by himself.
He
drove through more gates and parked end to the compound where the passengers waited. We got to chat through the fence. I got john to
take a photo of room ticket in case he could not find me.
I
had my phone, wallet passport and back pack with computer and
“Samantha”. Finally the passengers could leave.
Got
my bag through security with xray then a manual check.
Passport
control was a problem as I did not have the Turkish visa on me.
Finally found on phone then could not find passport… A problem
with a bag that has 5 zips. Finally
had both together and got stamped out.
Then
onto the ship.
Could
not find reception and was told by another passenger to try the
caffateria. They held onto my passport and gave me a room key.
It
took me several looks to find EC parked just off the port bow.
Loading through the bow.
Inside
lots of people were coughing and outside everyone was smoking…
People everywhere. I retreated to the room. 2 single bunks with
toilet and shower.
I
left and again looked for John. It was now after midnight we were
supposed to leave at 23:30 hrs.
EC
still there. I decided to return to bed as either I go join john or
wait.