25th June

Anzac Cove Sunny Temp 29c

During the night we passed through the Strait of Dardanelles and I was woken up by gale force winds which did not seem to last for very long. At 6am we were in Anzac Cove and the Captain got the ship as close as he dared to the land. At 8am the Anzac service was held which was very moving especially when the Captain reminded us that over 33000 Australians and New Zealanders were killed in this area, mostly young boys not much older than our grandsons Ryan & Mitchell. There were of course probably as many Turks killed as well and we thought of them as well. At breakfast this morning we were all given sprigs of Rosemary for rememberance. This morning we were presented with a certificate to say that we were in the team that won bronze in the Greek a thon Carpet Bowls competition. (Photo maybe attached) In case you are wondering why it was called Greek etc it was because the comp. ran until Athens when a series of ports started with no sea days to play. There will be another comp started when we have more sea days.

For entertainment tonight we went to see Jay J Downs a Saxophone player who has worked with Tom Jones. He was billed as Yakety Sax player and we were not expecting much. However he was great, he not only plays the Sax but he also plays guitar and he can sing. It turned out to be a good night, unfortunately that was his last show as he gets off the ship tomorrow in Santorini. 

 Spice Bazzar

 Anzac Service

 Proud Kenny with our certificates