We are now out of the Messina Strait... Hello Ionian Sea! I am not sure how long my connection will work, but for now it is and I am writing.
This trip will be approx. 40 hours. It has started raining, a summer rain, with thunder and lightening. I will later on try to put a picture of the rain as well.
We are on our way to Cefalonia.
So far so good...
I am a little sad having past our last port of Italia... Now Greece! Time to study Greek!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Lipari to Messina
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After a great evening drinks with friends on board of Agapi, in Termini Imerese we left the next morning (Saturday 22. of May @ 06:00) for Lipari. One of the seven Eolian Islands of the coast of Siciliy. Why Lipari, because Agapi's model is Lipari... We knew next to nothing about this island except the beautiful pictures I had the chance to see in the book that my father had given me as a birthdday gift.
It was indeed even more beautiful than the pictures, we spent 24 hours and enjoyed the people and the village and the views. More to write about Lipari would be futile so pictures will tell you the story. HERE THEY ARE, THE PICTURES!
Our car trip around the island in company of the sun was really special. The pictures will be on the web hopefully before my connection times out or we have to leave from here, Messina Strait. OUR TRIP TO MESSINA, CLICK FOR THE PICTURES!
Messina, we reached at around 22:00 on the 23rd of May. It was a pleasant trip with enough wind to fill our sails and next to no swells. We had the chance to even enjoy our Rakis at sunset... a first while on the road!
Our last longer leg of the trip will commence today, May 24th, my dear brother's b-day! Happy b-day to you!!!
We will continue southeast towards the Ionian sea, after the end of the Messina strait we will head for Corinth Canal... Our plan is to arrive in Corinth Wednesday morning since Tuesdays the canal is closed. Then welcome to Aegean...
As this trip is coming to its end, I am looking forward to many mores like this. I have learned a lot, but mostly I have learned how much I love the sea... Much more than I even thought I did...
After a great evening drinks with friends on board of Agapi, in Termini Imerese we left the next morning (Saturday 22. of May @ 06:00) for Lipari. One of the seven Eolian Islands of the coast of Siciliy. Why Lipari, because Agapi's model is Lipari... We knew next to nothing about this island except the beautiful pictures I had the chance to see in the book that my father had given me as a birthdday gift.
It was indeed even more beautiful than the pictures, we spent 24 hours and enjoyed the people and the village and the views. More to write about Lipari would be futile so pictures will tell you the story. HERE THEY ARE, THE PICTURES!
Our car trip around the island in company of the sun was really special. The pictures will be on the web hopefully before my connection times out or we have to leave from here, Messina Strait. OUR TRIP TO MESSINA, CLICK FOR THE PICTURES!
Messina, we reached at around 22:00 on the 23rd of May. It was a pleasant trip with enough wind to fill our sails and next to no swells. We had the chance to even enjoy our Rakis at sunset... a first while on the road!
Our last longer leg of the trip will commence today, May 24th, my dear brother's b-day! Happy b-day to you!!!
We will continue southeast towards the Ionian sea, after the end of the Messina strait we will head for Corinth Canal... Our plan is to arrive in Corinth Wednesday morning since Tuesdays the canal is closed. Then welcome to Aegean...
As this trip is coming to its end, I am looking forward to many mores like this. I have learned a lot, but mostly I have learned how much I love the sea... Much more than I even thought I did...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Porto Rotondo to Termini Imerese, Sicily
It has been a while since my last post due to technical difficulties... TAKE A LOOK AT UPDATED PICTURES!
After my mom left for Istanbul on Sunday the 16th our plan was to stay and wait for the storm to be over, until May 18th. Unfortunately May 17th in the afternoon we were surprised to see that the forecast had changed drastically and yet another storm was on the way. That meant another 4 days of Porto Rotondo or leaving asap and dealing with wakes of the last storm and arriving in Sicily before the next storm...
My father said, get ready we are leaving, his argument was very strong because on our way we could dodge the bad storms if we acted quickly... So we left at 17:20 on the 17th of May. We had 1 full day and 2 nights ahead of us.
The adventure started with the high waves of the first night. Mustafa was seasick for the first time in his life... yet the waves were high but in our favor... They were hitting us from behind and propelling us forward. We reached at times speeds of 12.4nm/h literally surfing the waves. Our engines were at 2/3 speed, or genoa was in full swing and thanks to the waves we reached a median speed of 8.1nm/h over 33.5 hours.
Despite the waves Agapi was a comfortable ride, in fact she gives me comfort and most importantly I can trust her like I can trust my dad! We had travel fellows again.. a sparrow, and many dolphins as well as another sea turtle. CLICK FOR THE PICTURES OF THE TRIP!
The long trip was actually far too short... 268nm were behind us when we arrived at Termini Imerese. A thermal town with historical traces of the Greeks, Romans and a bit of even Ottomans.
Sicilians are very nice people, very helpful. After having arrived at 3:00 am on the 19th of May at the port of Termini Imerese, we encountered the first locals the next morning, that unfortunately came far too early.
The port is filled with fisherman and some recreational sailors boats. There is also ferry traffic at all times. The payment for the stay was to be made to a gentlemen mid 70's. He was so kind to take us around the city and show us places we might need, rent a car location, train station, he even waited for us in front of the supermarket while we shopped for provisions... As I said nice people.
The town, about 30km to Palermo is a quiet town with little to no glamor. I think that exactly is what makes it so attractive.
We went shopping rented a car and walked around until the siesta time in the afternoon, since we had barely gotten enough sleep the two nights before.
From the fish market we had purchased vongole and oysters and believe you me it was a delicious meal cooked on Agapi and enjoyed by the crew.
A night of fireworks followed... a catholic celebration. While the expected storm was moving in.
Friday, 21st apparently is a big street market in Termini so we are planing to stay here to enjoy that and today, my birthday, we are in Palermo, partly cloudy, partly rainy but mostly another beautiful day with my dad.. CLICK FOR PALERMO PICTURES!
I will load the pictures now... Our next stop is a shorter trip of aprox. 8 hours - 60 miles, to Lipari, an island off the coast of Sicily. Then Messina!
After my mom left for Istanbul on Sunday the 16th our plan was to stay and wait for the storm to be over, until May 18th. Unfortunately May 17th in the afternoon we were surprised to see that the forecast had changed drastically and yet another storm was on the way. That meant another 4 days of Porto Rotondo or leaving asap and dealing with wakes of the last storm and arriving in Sicily before the next storm...
My father said, get ready we are leaving, his argument was very strong because on our way we could dodge the bad storms if we acted quickly... So we left at 17:20 on the 17th of May. We had 1 full day and 2 nights ahead of us.
The adventure started with the high waves of the first night. Mustafa was seasick for the first time in his life... yet the waves were high but in our favor... They were hitting us from behind and propelling us forward. We reached at times speeds of 12.4nm/h literally surfing the waves. Our engines were at 2/3 speed, or genoa was in full swing and thanks to the waves we reached a median speed of 8.1nm/h over 33.5 hours.
Despite the waves Agapi was a comfortable ride, in fact she gives me comfort and most importantly I can trust her like I can trust my dad! We had travel fellows again.. a sparrow, and many dolphins as well as another sea turtle. CLICK FOR THE PICTURES OF THE TRIP!
The long trip was actually far too short... 268nm were behind us when we arrived at Termini Imerese. A thermal town with historical traces of the Greeks, Romans and a bit of even Ottomans.
Sicilians are very nice people, very helpful. After having arrived at 3:00 am on the 19th of May at the port of Termini Imerese, we encountered the first locals the next morning, that unfortunately came far too early.
The port is filled with fisherman and some recreational sailors boats. There is also ferry traffic at all times. The payment for the stay was to be made to a gentlemen mid 70's. He was so kind to take us around the city and show us places we might need, rent a car location, train station, he even waited for us in front of the supermarket while we shopped for provisions... As I said nice people.
The town, about 30km to Palermo is a quiet town with little to no glamor. I think that exactly is what makes it so attractive.
We went shopping rented a car and walked around until the siesta time in the afternoon, since we had barely gotten enough sleep the two nights before.
From the fish market we had purchased vongole and oysters and believe you me it was a delicious meal cooked on Agapi and enjoyed by the crew.
A night of fireworks followed... a catholic celebration. While the expected storm was moving in.
Friday, 21st apparently is a big street market in Termini so we are planing to stay here to enjoy that and today, my birthday, we are in Palermo, partly cloudy, partly rainy but mostly another beautiful day with my dad.. CLICK FOR PALERMO PICTURES!
I will load the pictures now... Our next stop is a shorter trip of aprox. 8 hours - 60 miles, to Lipari, an island off the coast of Sicily. Then Messina!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Bonifacio to Sardinia
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Before anything the pictures from Bonifacio were updated, to take a look CLICK!
The trip to Sardinia, PORTO ROTONDO, was not a very long one yet eventful enough. Great sailing, 8.1nm/h using only our sail. Smooth sailing, beautiful views, many boats sailing alongside us. Yet we managed to find one single cloud big enough to make us our own private storm of 20 minutes. Rain, wind and waves... Mustafa and I trying to take down our sail and flying around at times with the mast movements. Mom looked and said ohh Hande's feet are in the air. It was a Hollywood storm made for us. After we were soaked to our bones, the sun came up and it pretended like nothing had happened. Arriving at Porto Rotondo, I was especially happy, because finally we were done with France. I think I would rather be in Italy on a dentist chair than having a nice dinner in France...
Relief, people are happy... They are helpful and mostly they do try to converse with you in any language they can.
Porto Rotondo is somewhat like Port Gocek. It was established around 40 years ago thanks to Aga Khan. Hence being here with AGA PI is meaningful.
The weather report is prohibitive once again and leaving here will be postponed until further notice, probably until Tuesday the 18th... Then we have Sicilia on our route.
Cise has already left for Turkey, mom and Berna will be leaving us tomorrow, Sunday... Then back to the original crew.
Dad's beard is growing well and he looks more handsome and feels more malleable. I think he is enjoying this trip as much as I do, ok maybe a little less :)
He was called back to Istanbul for business, but it looks like, it will be hard to arrange to be at a reasonable spot for him to go back... but we will see.
Today and tomorrow I hope to rent a motorcycle to tour around the island. My dad thinks I am crazy. This is for now. I shall write more, before that, I will add the pictures up to now.
Before anything the pictures from Bonifacio were updated, to take a look CLICK!
The trip to Sardinia, PORTO ROTONDO, was not a very long one yet eventful enough. Great sailing, 8.1nm/h using only our sail. Smooth sailing, beautiful views, many boats sailing alongside us. Yet we managed to find one single cloud big enough to make us our own private storm of 20 minutes. Rain, wind and waves... Mustafa and I trying to take down our sail and flying around at times with the mast movements. Mom looked and said ohh Hande's feet are in the air. It was a Hollywood storm made for us. After we were soaked to our bones, the sun came up and it pretended like nothing had happened. Arriving at Porto Rotondo, I was especially happy, because finally we were done with France. I think I would rather be in Italy on a dentist chair than having a nice dinner in France...
Relief, people are happy... They are helpful and mostly they do try to converse with you in any language they can.
Porto Rotondo is somewhat like Port Gocek. It was established around 40 years ago thanks to Aga Khan. Hence being here with AGA PI is meaningful.
The weather report is prohibitive once again and leaving here will be postponed until further notice, probably until Tuesday the 18th... Then we have Sicilia on our route.
Cise has already left for Turkey, mom and Berna will be leaving us tomorrow, Sunday... Then back to the original crew.
Dad's beard is growing well and he looks more handsome and feels more malleable. I think he is enjoying this trip as much as I do, ok maybe a little less :)
He was called back to Istanbul for business, but it looks like, it will be hard to arrange to be at a reasonable spot for him to go back... but we will see.
Today and tomorrow I hope to rent a motorcycle to tour around the island. My dad thinks I am crazy. This is for now. I shall write more, before that, I will add the pictures up to now.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Bonifacio
I am writing to you from a very unique port of Corsica... Bonifacio. Another Cyber Cafe and sketchy connections.
I loved this place, we found a great berth place for Agapi and toured the island and rested, ate and ate and rested. The pictures tell the story of the trip here as well as this town. A place worth visiting. CLICK TO SEE THE PHOTOS.
Tomorrow morning we are on our way again, unfortunately the weather forecast is not really on our side, forceful winds and some waves are in our future.
I loved this place, we found a great berth place for Agapi and toured the island and rested, ate and ate and rested. The pictures tell the story of the trip here as well as this town. A place worth visiting. CLICK TO SEE THE PHOTOS.
Tomorrow morning we are on our way again, unfortunately the weather forecast is not really on our side, forceful winds and some waves are in our future.
Monday, May 10, 2010
270 miles down 1000 more to go... A journey, I wish never to end!
Leaving the port at Canet was GREAT... ca. 30-40 hours of sea and nothing else was the plan. And it happened as such as well.
My post is delayed due to no connection.
Long story short, it was a long trip, but I really did not want to come back to land. It was the endless sea and storm, cold, wind and waves quiet high at night. Navigating was ok due to the great electronic devices we have. Reality though; no device can take away the unknown of absolute darkness in absence of the moon and the stars.
Seeing the daylight break was seeing relief in my fathers eyes.
Beginning of our trip, we encountered a sparrow like bird which flew into the boat to rest, she was a bit too far out to fly back to land without a rest... On our route we observed sea creatures of all sorts, many whales, a sea-turtle, many sharks and even more than all of them put together dolphins, the most amazing swimmers leading us towards Corsica, Ajaccio... My father made a great movie I will upload as soon as I get the chance along with pictures of all sorts.
And yes the dolphins under the boat between the two hulls... laying on the hammock almost close enough to touch, amazing feeling. Amazing feelingS!
In Ajaccio, Agapi received its first guests, mom, sister and Berna.
Also the first oil change of the engines and we refueled.
Tomorrow morning we will leave Ajaccio, Port Tino Rossi for Bonifacio. A short trip 37nm, ca. 4-5 hours.
Right now I am sitting at an internet cafe downloading the weather and wind forecast for the upcoming days.
My post is delayed due to no connection.
Long story short, it was a long trip, but I really did not want to come back to land. It was the endless sea and storm, cold, wind and waves quiet high at night. Navigating was ok due to the great electronic devices we have. Reality though; no device can take away the unknown of absolute darkness in absence of the moon and the stars.
Seeing the daylight break was seeing relief in my fathers eyes.
Beginning of our trip, we encountered a sparrow like bird which flew into the boat to rest, she was a bit too far out to fly back to land without a rest... On our route we observed sea creatures of all sorts, many whales, a sea-turtle, many sharks and even more than all of them put together dolphins, the most amazing swimmers leading us towards Corsica, Ajaccio... My father made a great movie I will upload as soon as I get the chance along with pictures of all sorts.
And yes the dolphins under the boat between the two hulls... laying on the hammock almost close enough to touch, amazing feeling. Amazing feelingS!
In Ajaccio, Agapi received its first guests, mom, sister and Berna.
Also the first oil change of the engines and we refueled.
Tomorrow morning we will leave Ajaccio, Port Tino Rossi for Bonifacio. A short trip 37nm, ca. 4-5 hours.
Right now I am sitting at an internet cafe downloading the weather and wind forecast for the upcoming days.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Navigating with Agapi
Navigating the seas of Bay of Lyon and maybe more the seas of life one learns you can never count on the weather... neither the good nor the bad...
Today as we are about to leave this indescribable town close to Spain, turbulent days are behind and my nerves are wearing thinner than usual...
The weather is calming down and Agapi seems to be ready for the trip. Poseidon may help us and be on our side...
The great Expectations!
The upcoming 30-40 hours we will be on the road and mostly out of touch with civilization no worries... Weather forecast seems on our side...
Today as we are about to leave this indescribable town close to Spain, turbulent days are behind and my nerves are wearing thinner than usual...
The weather is calming down and Agapi seems to be ready for the trip. Poseidon may help us and be on our side...
The great Expectations!
The upcoming 30-40 hours we will be on the road and mostly out of touch with civilization no worries... Weather forecast seems on our side...
Sunday, May 2, 2010
May 2nd 2010
Take a LOOK at the new pictures...
It was a great day. Early morning run for fresh bread and eggs was successful... After breakfast a long walk along the beach/promenade at port of Canet. The short list is, a great meal and before that 2 rakı glasses and 2 espresso cups for 1.50 Euro at the local thrift market. A huge garage sale of sorts, of almost 2km long beach side. Also a visit to the farmers market and food for the evening.
Seeing, experiencing and loving it...
I feel like in a MasterCard advertisement, glasses 1.50 Euros, potatoes, tomatoes and cantaloupe 8.00 Euros, dinner with your dad, sharing life... priceless, no matter where in the world.
Bonne Nuit a Toutes!
It was a great day. Early morning run for fresh bread and eggs was successful... After breakfast a long walk along the beach/promenade at port of Canet. The short list is, a great meal and before that 2 rakı glasses and 2 espresso cups for 1.50 Euro at the local thrift market. A huge garage sale of sorts, of almost 2km long beach side. Also a visit to the farmers market and food for the evening.
Seeing, experiencing and loving it...
I feel like in a MasterCard advertisement, glasses 1.50 Euros, potatoes, tomatoes and cantaloupe 8.00 Euros, dinner with your dad, sharing life... priceless, no matter where in the world.
Bonne Nuit a Toutes!
Friday, April 30, 2010
April 30th 2010
More Photos were added take a look...
Much too much to write... words clearly not sufficient...
Things got done today. Since my arrival for the first time at my pace. Agapi is in its new place in the port, where the trucks are not whizzing by, throwing all the dust and dirt at my face. My room feels very homey. My books, my bed... I owe a big thanks to the universe...
THANK YOU!
Much too much to write... words clearly not sufficient...
Things got done today. Since my arrival for the first time at my pace. Agapi is in its new place in the port, where the trucks are not whizzing by, throwing all the dust and dirt at my face. My room feels very homey. My books, my bed... I owe a big thanks to the universe...
THANK YOU!
Ben bir kaplumbağa-yım
Evim sırtımda.
Evimin içinde...
Her şeyim hep benimle.
Her şeyim hep içimde.
Dolaşırım dünyayı yavaş yavaş, göre göre...
Herkese nasip eyle, öyle ya da böyle...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Agapi'de Agapi Mou...
An early morning start is a normal occurrence for me. Yet such a long day should come with a warning label much like the ones on the cigarette packages!
Yes Pascale was late and late and then when it was impossible to be more late he was late again. Instead of morning 10:00 meeting it was 18:40 when he arrived at Agapi.
It was a very stormy day, the temperature dropped and will continue to do so drastically in the coming days. The chilly wind whirled around the beach sand at high speeds, almost like a desert sandstorm.
At times, later in the evening it was almost impossible to stand straight (or gay.)
Long story short...
Achievements of the day:
- reserved and payed for the space for Agapi at the Marina.
- listened to Livaneli "Memleket Kokulu Yarim" yani Agapi Mou on my Agapi.
- a shorter route to a larger Carrefour and beyond (shopping mall) established and more needs satisfied.
- found a mobile phone that is not limited to use in France hence can use my Italian Vodaphone minutes.
- adaptors for the water hose obtained (even if cebren ve hile ile)
- Took possession of Agapi.
- Mustafa was provided with food and more...
- ...
I came back to the hotel with a huge pile of user manuals to read, but I am sooo tired, I think I will need to sleep now.
Cleaning is on the list for tomorrow and I will try to take more pictures and post them if the sandstorm lets up a little bit!
Yes Pascale was late and late and then when it was impossible to be more late he was late again. Instead of morning 10:00 meeting it was 18:40 when he arrived at Agapi.
It was a very stormy day, the temperature dropped and will continue to do so drastically in the coming days. The chilly wind whirled around the beach sand at high speeds, almost like a desert sandstorm.
At times, later in the evening it was almost impossible to stand straight (or gay.)
Long story short...
Achievements of the day:
- reserved and payed for the space for Agapi at the Marina.
- listened to Livaneli "Memleket Kokulu Yarim" yani Agapi Mou on my Agapi.
- a shorter route to a larger Carrefour and beyond (shopping mall) established and more needs satisfied.
- found a mobile phone that is not limited to use in France hence can use my Italian Vodaphone minutes.
- adaptors for the water hose obtained (even if cebren ve hile ile)
- Took possession of Agapi.
- Mustafa was provided with food and more...
- ...
I came back to the hotel with a huge pile of user manuals to read, but I am sooo tired, I think I will need to sleep now.
Cleaning is on the list for tomorrow and I will try to take more pictures and post them if the sandstorm lets up a little bit!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
What day is it? Vacation Psychology
Oh well, no Agapi yet, today she was fueled for the first time, from now on all fuel she receives will be refueling... Clearly she is my daughter, when she arrived at the gas pump, the pump broke and she had to wait 3 hours which is the reason why I could not take possession of her this afternoon. She is well worth waiting for...
As she was floating back from her fuel run, she looked like an elegant swan and of course as a proud mom, I recorded her short trip with my video camera, unfortunately due to technical problems, I cannot share it with you... You say technical problems Hande can't solve... Yes! Such as, on the registration info card the first 2 digits of the serial number (23 digits all together) was not properly printed which makes it impossible to download the editing software, without it no visible video!
Oh well...
The best part of today, I had the chance to take a nap in the afternoon. Wow that felt good. I recommend it strongly. I know my vacation started, because I forgot even if only for a short time, what day it is...
A long day tomorrow, hope all will fall into its place.
ps. Practicing French diligently :)
As she was floating back from her fuel run, she looked like an elegant swan and of course as a proud mom, I recorded her short trip with my video camera, unfortunately due to technical problems, I cannot share it with you... You say technical problems Hande can't solve... Yes! Such as, on the registration info card the first 2 digits of the serial number (23 digits all together) was not properly printed which makes it impossible to download the editing software, without it no visible video!
Oh well...
The best part of today, I had the chance to take a nap in the afternoon. Wow that felt good. I recommend it strongly. I know my vacation started, because I forgot even if only for a short time, what day it is...
A long day tomorrow, hope all will fall into its place.
ps. Practicing French diligently :)
Monday, April 26, 2010
April 26th 2010 and Photos...
Click Me! or Tıkıla! or Clique Moi! for Photos
Burada sezon değil bunu herkes biliyor, ben de dün gece gelince ögrendim! Bir tek 30 dereceye kadar çıkan sıcaklık sezonsuz sezonluk olmuş, FYI, benim için bu kadar ısıya gerek yok.
Yolunu şaşırmışlar plajda güneşlenirken yanlarından buldozerler ve kepçeler geçiyor, tozu dumana katıyor kimse banamısın demiyor… İnsanların ya tahammülü (hoşgörüsü) artmış, ya da zaten bunlar da “farketmeeeez” jenerasyonun bir kolu… Belki de sadece Fransız bunlar!!!
Galiba Türkçe’de bir laf vardı… “Fransız kaldım” gibi bir şey. Şimdi anladım ne demek olduğunu. La-kayıt! Birisi bu kadar kayıtdışı hayata karşı maliye veya zabıta yollasın buraya! Sigara içebilir miyim diyorum… Mais bien sur! diyorlar ama kültablası yok… Bekleme gelmiyor da! Çok işim var ama yapmak istemiyorum, yaparsam da sana lütufdur bilesin diyorlar. Tamamsın ağamsın, paşamsın diyorum. Ne ağa biliyorlar, ne paşa… Bence burada çalışan l’etrangeeeeeee olmasa burası pek de dönermiş gibime gelmiyor. Neyse let’s rant on French day değil bugün… ama bir şey daha herkeş French konuşmak mecburiyetinde midir? Öğrenseydi her köyden bir kişi English, menglish ne de iyi olurdu…
Bir Carrefour bulana kadar 55km yol yaptım (asıl mesafe 5km). Yollar hep kapalı ama bilgi olarak sadece “bu proce için 220 Milyon Euro harcanıyor!” bilgisi var her yerde. Gitmek istediğin ve kapalı yollara alternatifi kendin üret be abicim diyolar! Bu kaaa para harcıyos yani!
Carrefour’a vardığımda o kadar bitap düşmüştüm ki… intikal yavaşlamış bir şekilde… “Gözünü sevdiğim Globalizasyon ha Carrefour Altunizade ha bura… Bir tek insan sayısı az!” demişim kendi kendime. Günün bilançosu: temizlik malzemelerini aldım… Ama bir daha Carrefour bulunabilir mi?! Allah büyük!
Teknede öğleden sonra sabaha kıyasla gelişme var… Yelkenler takıldı… Çamaşır makinasının yeri tespit edildi, aslen sabitlenmiş yerine ama birden sorunca teknede bulamadılar… Pascale denen zat ile aramda geçen konuşmada adam erken geldin beni çok nervous ettin dedi… Ben de “İşte ben böyleyim” diye bir şarkı söyledim ona. Ayrıca dua et babam gelmedi dedim!!! Hahahaha... Neyse onu da kafaya almayı başardım ama tekneye taktıkları çakma BOSE ki benimki BOSS diye yazılıyor, acil değişmeli diyince... “Mais, mais, mais...” deyu meledi. Ben bunları baya meeeletip burdan yola çıkacağım gibi görünüyor...
Sevgili kuzenim, bana yahu lisan mı kalmadı niye teknene Rumca bir isim koydun demişti... Canım kuzenim, ya ne edeydim French mi koysaydım!
Şimdi dinlenme zamanı, otelin yıldızları kadar az sayıda ve sadece Fransızca kanalları olan odamda çalışmalarıma devam ediciğim...Listeler... Listeler... Listeler...
April 25th 2010
Bugün 25 Nisan… Neşe doluyor insan.
Her insan dolmasa da ben doluyorum. Sabah rutinimden değişen pek fazla bir nokta olmadan yıkanıp, akşamdan ayırdiğım şeyleri giydim. Aslında gerekenden erken kalkmıştım yani saat daha 07:00 olmadan hazırdım. Dayanamayıp küçük valizime eklediğim 2-3 kitaptan sonra aşağı inme vaktiydi, çağırdığım taksi gelmeden belki bir sigara bile tüttürebilirdim…
Taksi gelene kadar İnci, Mehtap ve apartıman görevlimiz Hüseyin ve bir kova, bir şişe ve bir de mavi bardakda su, içi içine sığmayan beni, Cihangir’in tamamını uyandırmaman için oyaladılar. Onlar da ben de kendimi uzun zamandır bu kadar neşeli görmemiştim… Adeta ayaklarım yerden kesilmişcesine asfaltın üzerinde bir o yana bir bu yana sallanıyordum, pembe binanın önünde dört yol ağzında.
Taksi, yollar kapalı, koşu varmış İstanbul’da… olsun bu beni etkilemez… Ferda telefonda… Havaalanı, kahve, sigara, biraz alış veriş… ve uçağa binmeden bir Zülfü… Agapi Mou… bir Incesaz… Kalbimdeki Deniz…
Uçak… olduğumuz yerde geçen 50 dakikadan ve bir bardak ucuz şampanyadan sonra bir disconun yarı şarhoşlarla dolu tuvalet kuyruğunu andıran sıraya giren uçağımız, sonunda havada… Baybay, bayanbayan İstanbul… geri geldiğimde seni daha da çok sevicem söz! Güzel bir yemek, horseradish mayo with grilled chicken breast… great… imam bayıldi… konserve… parmesan … hmmm… Chivas Regal Whisky, Syrah kırmızı şarap? Hooop Hande daha araba kullanıcan 1000km kadar… peki kahve.
Yol uzun ama yol iş değil, yol kavuşma, yol hasretin sonu… uzun bir bekleyişin bir, değişimin sonu…
Değişim?!
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Venedik… Marco Polo havaalanı… böyle bir yolculuğa başlamak için ideal bir ismi var bu aslında grevde olan havaalanının. Farketmeden bugün giydiğim kıyafet aslında tekne alınırken de giydiğim kıyafet… Çok geçmeden minibüs geldi, yol arkadaşım Mustafa ile çıktık yola. Ha orda duralım ha burda derken, gece yarısından once bulduk kendimizi Canet en Roussillon’da. Ama kimse bizi beklemiyor, otellerin recepleri hep uykuda. 1 saatlik bir arayışın ardından bir güvenlik görevlisinin aklını karıştırıp ondan bir pasaport karşılığı iki oda anahtarı aşırdım ve kulaklarımda dizel motor gürültüsüne karışmış asfalt uğultusu ile yattım yatağa.
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