Tsarevo to Istanbul 12 May

Checking out of Bulgaria was done very quickly. We were allowed to stay in the port for the night. In the evening we met with Karl and Wolfgang who came with 25' sailing boat Viebecke from Nesebar. 

German boat Viebecke next to LelleBelle in Tsarevo Marina. 

Karl and Wolfgang waving good bye at our departure at 06.00

Kevin taking a rest on this roly-poly ride to Istanbul. 10 hours of rolling before entering the Bospouros. 

The entrance to Bospouros from the Black Sea. 

In the Bospouros coming closer to Istanbul. 

Agent Ridko explaining the pros and cons of checking in in Istanbul or Canakkale. After much debating we decided to skip Istanbul and do the check in in the Dardanelles next day. That means anothe early start and14 hours travel.