The Black Sea

Serafina
Rob & Sarah Bell
Sat 11 Jul 2009 08:58
Monday 6th July

We took a boat trip up the Bosporus which was a great day out. The trip
itself was just and hour an half up to the Black Sea where we stopped and
went ashore for a long lazy lunch (hounded at every turn by restaurants
vying for our business) and then an hour and a half back. But by the time
you add in the excitements of a dolmus ride into town, a couple of ferries
and a mini bus trip home, it all turns into a long day!

The mini bus ride was of special interest as these are actually small
coaches but obey all the rules of a dolmus. Drive like hell, pick up and
drop anyone anywhere, and keep one hand firmly on the horn. To help the
driver along, the one we were in today had an alarm on the dashboard which
sounded off and lit up a large red lamp every time he needed to change gear!

Tuesday 7th July
Flew back to UK where we are attending Ewan's graduation at Manchester
University on Thursday.

We are back on board Serafina on Sunday 12th July and so this log will
recommence then!