MOBY GOES TO TURKEY. A tam and pups adventure.

[Littlewheels]

No lol I still really like them just not sure it would be any benefit. If I change vans again there has to be a benefit

l am still awaiting the launch of your old one by Wissel and your reaction to it.

 

[Northernraider]

Did you se the one on eBay last week, one of the last made completely rebuilt chassis etc, LWB panal van, no interior but mega miles, all for 30k. I must admit I would have liked it as a blank canvas.

Yeah it's another one from basevans.

That Belgian couple spent €60k building that yellow one. Crazy money .

 

[Northernraider]

l am still awaiting the launch of your old one by Wissel and your reaction to it.

Yeah I'm interested to see how it turns out

 

[cyberyacht]

Now't wrong with your current one, is there? As they say "If it ain't broke...."

 

[Podney]

Now't wrong with your current one, is there? As they say "If it ain't broke...."

No,no,no,no! With Tam it’s more…”If it ain’t broke…sell it before it is, and buy another one to do up”. He can’t help it!!

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[Northernraider]

Now't wrong with your current one, is there? As they say "If it ain't broke...."

No intention to sell this one at the minute , I've jobs still to do to it to improve it but as long as it stays reliable I'm happy with it for now.

 

[Northernraider]

So I've taken a ridiculous amount of photos over the last 24 hours but then there's a lot to see on the mani , not the best Internet connection though once you get right down the peninsula so I couldn't post any last night etc.


So we had lunch yesterday in gerolimenas and a walk around. When I first visited this town in 2020 I'd say that 80% of it was derelict or in serious disrepair... but this year it seems a lot of money is being invested and at least 50% of the houses have been renovated. I think within the next year or so it's going to look like a new town which is not always a good thing.
Still plenty projects there though if you're not faint hearted.

 

[Lenny HB]

Don't you go starting him off again, I don't think we could take him swapping and changing any time soon ... especially not @Lenny HB !!!

He 's run out of credit.

 

[Lenny HB]

Yeah it's another one from basevans.

That Belgian couple spent €60k building that yellow one. Crazy money .

Some people do spend a lot of money on them. The pic of the Dutch one I posted on my last trip, it looked like a brand new van the paintwork on it was immaculate that alone must have cost a fortune.

 

[scotzsue]

Great photos as ever Tam

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[Northernraider]

Some people do spend a lot of money on them. The pic of the Dutch one I posted on my last trip, it looked like a brand new van the paintwork on it was immaculate that alone must have cost a fortune.

Yeah and they command high money if in good nick and done to a good spec. But its a gamble. I don't really want to be spending upwards of 20k on a van these days. I'm still attracted to something older . I think if I change again I'll be definitely exploring what I can buy from Germany.

 

[Northernraider]

The next stop was vathia. The abandoned village although that's not so abandoned these days either lol ... a few of the houses have been turned in to holiday let's etc .

 

[corconx]

Great properties to do up if you are able or know someone who comes recommended

Tam have you looked at prices around here?

 

[Northernraider]

Great properties to do up if you are able or know someone who comes recommended

Tam have you looked at prices around here?

No I've given up on the idea of buying in Greece for now.

 

[Northernraider]

Next up was porto kagio

I had considered staying there overnight but again it was completely deserted .

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[Manic]

Nice to see Milo tail up and running.
Nice photos of the bay.

 

[kimndon]

Great posts Tam - thanks.
Just wondering how you are getting on with the left hand drive, especially when you are on your own. Is it more convenient and safer than pootling around in RHD??

 

[Northernraider]

Great posts Tam - thanks.
Just wondering how you are getting on with the left hand drive, especially when you are on your own. Is it more convenient and safer than pootling around in RHD??

Over here it's a blessing at times but the right hand drive was sometimes good for taking photos and was handy for pulling the van right over to the side when passing on narrow roads. But lhd handier for somethings ... overtaking etc

 

[Razamataz]

Over here it's a blessing at times but the right hand drive was sometimes good for taking photos and was handy for pulling the van right over to the side when passing on narrow roads. But lhd handier for somethings ... overtaking etc

Overtaking!!!
now you’re taking the ……

 

[KiwiKampers]

I like the earth-tone and natural colours of the Greek villages in your photos, Tam. In one of the photos someone has a bright yellow market umbrella on their terrace and it sticks out like a sore thumb and looks so wrong.

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[Northernraider]

I like the earth-tone and natural colours of the Greek villages in your photos, Tam. In one of the photos someone has a bright yellow market umbrella on their terrace and it sticks out like a sore thumb and looks so wrong.

Yeah that's one of the few inhabited houses in vathia..I think it's a holiday rental

 

[Northernraider]

Last load of pics for today.

Our overnight last night was at the point at terano, the sanctuary and death oracle of poseidon and the gate to hades

 

[Northernraider]

Yesterday morning we hiked out to the lighthouse at tenaro Cape.

And then we headed up the east side of the peninsula towards githeio stopping overnight at kotronas

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Beautiful.
Solar powered lighthouse, quietly going about its business keeping sailors safe, until some little scrote comes along and nicks the panels and batteries
Are all the dogs off lead with the ponies around?

 

[Northernraider]

Beautiful.
Solar powered lighthouse, quietly going about its business keeping sailors safe, until some little scrote comes along and nicks the panels and batteries
Are all the dogs off lead with the ponies around?

Yes dogs very good with horses, sheep etc . Not a peep out of them even milo . Only people and other dogs he has a back at lol

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[Onemanandhisdog]

Yes dogs very good with horses, sheep etc . Not a peep out of them even milo . Only people and other dogs he has a back at lol

That's a result, I'm on my 3rd Ridgeback and only when they get to later life can you trust them not to go hunting!
My last two found a lone sheep in a huge field the farmer must have missed, they took great joy in racing up to it, thankfully it had the sense to stand it's ground and they just came back to me, if it had made a run for it I dread to think what could have happened!!

 

[Suenliam]

Is Ela getting quite trim now with all that exercise? Lovely pictures of a lovely place as usual - thanks.
Sue

 

[Northernraider]

Is Ela getting quite trim now with all that exercise? Lovely pictures of a lovely place as usual - thanks.
Sue

Well she's lost a little of the weight she'd gained when back home but I think she's probably at her optimum size now. She seems happy enough.

 

[Barclaybasher]

some of your countryside pics could be used as 'Spot the Dog' competitions

 

[Northernraider]

Overnight stop yesterday was kotronas , nice wee vilkage I've stayed at before but it was beautiful and sunny yesterday and the water so calm I was in for a bath ...

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