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You can lose everything, but nobody will take away what you saw and what you experienced...
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Oct 06, 2016 06:00 PM Eastern Crete from Heraklion...
We are on the Greek Islands! At the sunrise I saw for the first time the little fortress at the entrance of the port of Heraklion. Once in the city I was running to the bus starion near the port to take a bus to the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos. The ticket cost me 7,70 eu each way. Exciursion offered by ship cost 120 USD! Lovely lake and fishing port there! Then again by public bus to Elunda - with great views from the coastal road.. Boats to Spinalonga island with little fortress and remains of lepper colony costs 10 erro for round trip...
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Oct 05, 2016 06:00 PM We are saling...
Days are very busy when in the port, but today we are sailing south to the Greek islands and we have full day at sea. Time for laundry, fo sunbath and - in the evening fantastis show "Amor cubano"
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Oct 04, 2016 06:00 PM Napoli - Sorrento -Amalfi
Yesterday in the evening I celebrated with my Australian friends the anniversary: 40 years ago I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, on 4th October I reached The higher summit -Mt Kibo.
At the sunrise today I took a great picture of Vesuvio. Then after a long walk through Na ples I took the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento. It costs only 2,60 euro each way. I have been to Sorrento and Capri before but I do not know this wonderful road from Sorrento to Amalfi. The road goes on the cliff above the see.I did it! It is really one of the most beautiful roaads in the world...
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Oct 03, 2016 06:00 PM In Rome again -just for 10 euro...
Our ship docked in Civitavecchia in the early morning and departure will be at 8 pm. Well, I have been to Rome several times but why not to refresh memories? Free shuttle bus took us from the far-away jetty to the town CV. Then I was walking to the station. The cheapest RTticket to Rome costs 10 euro. If you wantvto add free buses and metro it will be BIRG ticket for 12 Eu... Train to Roma Termini station takes about an hour. I got a new map at the tourist office and start my walk - firts to Spanish Steps, then Di Trevi fountain, Plazza Venezia, Colloseo, bridgeson the river and Vaticano. Weather was lovely, but amoutvof smog in the streets is on increase. When I arrived to San Pietro station to take the train back to CV they announced troubles.... We were waiting more then 1 hour for the next train. Be aware!
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Oct 02, 2016 06:00 PM Livorno to Pisa....
Livorno, where we docked in the morning is a big port and seside resort with nise promenade of Terazza Mascagni along the sea, little fortress on the coast and few palm - fringed plazas. But it is the gateway to Pisaand Florence, easy acaccessible by train. To get to the Stazione Centrale tale a bus 1 - ticket at tabaconist cost 1,20 eu. Then RT rail ticket to Pisa cost 5,60. The journey will take only 20 min.
Pisa with its cathedral and Leaning Tower is one of the icons of Italian tourism. I have been here 46 years ago, so it was nice to refresh memories and to enjoy again this precious, white afrchitecture. It is quite long walk from the station -like 2 kms - to the tower,, cathedral and huge, ornate baptistry hut you are going through the old town and crossing Arno river. Weather was lovely today so I enjoyed the excursion with my Australian friends very much.
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Oct 01, 2016 06:00 PM Long walk to Marseille...
In the morning our ship arrived to Marseille. Information on the ship is poor - they will tell you how to spend the money, but not how to get to the city on a cheap... They peovide shuttle bus for 17 euro RT. Shame! I took the green line pointed on the ground to get to the port gate. Then you have a choice to take a public bus no. 35 for 1.90 eu (1.60 in the vending machine in the city) or... you have to walk folowing markers Vieux Port. I was walking - it took me 1,5 hour. Let you know that that area could not be safe after sunset...
Marseille of Alexander Dumas from my childhood... Pretty old port, churches, forts at the entrance... I was climbing to the basilica Notre Dame de La Garde overlooking the city from the 162 m hill. Great view! Like 46 years ago when I have been here for the first time... Memories...Little castle- prison d'If on the island is visible, and it seems that they rebuilt it... Comte Monte Cristo, cafes of Canebiere main street.Free 30 m7n wi-fi in the tourist office. I like Marseille!
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Sep 30, 2016 06:00 PM Pamela, Jorge and lovely Barcelona...
In Barcelona I had opportunity to meet two other toptrotters: Pamela Barrus from USA and Jorge Sanchez - my old friend, who lives in Barcelona. Pamela is not only the brave lady-traveller but also very nice person - she made a solo crossing of East Africa and she was a president of Travellers Century Club. I heared about her before and was very happy to meet her here. Jorge - I saw him last time years ago in Magadan - took me to the unknown places in his city - the hidden church of St Anna, stylish Obama travellers bar, Musical Palace... What a people, what a day!
In the morning I had enough time to go again and see Temple od Sagrada Familia -the icon of Barcelona. Sorry - like 16 years ago it is surrounded by construction cranes. Disappointing! But yes, they charge 18 eu for the ticket to see interior. First available entry - after 3 hours waiting this morning.
In the afternoon I am boarding the ship. Internet from the ship in VERY expensive, but maybe I will contact you from the ports...
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Sep 29, 2016 06:00 PM Barcelona after 16 years...
Low-cost flight landed in BCN late in the evening. There is a bus stop right in front of terminal 2 but no ticket vending machine. To buy your cheap T-10 ticket for city transport (10 rides, 9,95 euro) you have to run via overground passage to the train station with all your stuff! I was afraid I will be late for the last bus PR1 at 22.50. Sweaty but lucky I finally boarded thebus and some 15 min later very helpful driver dropped me near my Hostal Cal Siles. Clean single with bath outside costs 20 euros and sybway starion is on the other side of the street. Very good choice for late arrival!
I the morning I took bus 165 to the center of Barcelona. Lovely sun, 25 deg Celsius... From Plaza Espania I climbed to the gardens of Montjuic. From the castle there is a lovely view of the port and old town.
Then I passed Columbus monument, walking all the way famous Rambla... Memories...
In the afternoon I visited quite new place: by sybway-funicular- minibus I went to the top of another mountain facing Barcelona from the north - Tibidabo. At the top there is nice church (lower church has ornate decoration, upper - the terrace with a view of the city). In the streets there are much more tourists then 16 years ago. But Barcelona still has a charm... Very busy, but great day!
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Sep 28, 2016 06:00 PM New, relaxing voyage...
Today I start a new, relaxing voyage! After harsh conditions of Siberia I think I need to slow down little bit :). I will be sailing by ship to the islands and ports of the Mediterranean. Backpacker on the cruise ship? Yes, this way is cheaper then flying island to island! At the beginning of the route - in Barcelona I hope to meet my friends - prominent globetrotters from our 7 Continents Club. While on the ship I'll share one low-cost cabin with my old friends from Australia. And when they will say goodbye in Piraeus, I will sail - already alone - by ferry to Santorini and Crete to face, among others, the famous Samaria Gorge. In Gdansk I should be back on October 20th. Short news from the route you will find in my travel log - if I'll find somewhere free internet access :)
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Sep 26, 2016 06:00 PM Harvesting in Wojtkówka
Meanwhile, in my Wojtkówka it came time to harvest fruits and vegetables. Many of them were already in the summer on the table Wojtkówki or distributed to my friends. Others - including shapely cabbage are still waiting for to be harvested in October. As usual apple trees gave a nice crop, including an old "Anthon apple" - giving birth to the big fruits that are best for preserves. Several boxes were already deposited in the basement. Late varieties are harvested only after my return from a next trip.
I had plenty of visitors this summer, including my friends and guests from international organizations. That's because this is exactly the time when they can find me in Poland. I hosted young Ukrainians, then group of Russians and then Servas visitors from North California and Honolulu...
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