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Again the strong winds from the north forced us to change our plans. Instead of a long day at sea, heading towards Sagik, we moored near the ruins of the ancient Carian town of Myndos. This area was known for a special wine famous for its salty taste. Treated with sea water, this wine was thought to aid digestion, and enthusiastic consumption will not lead to the characteristic "day after." | |||
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The fortifications of Myndos were legendary, surrounded by 2 miles of defensive wall with numerous watchtowers along its length, and a harbor designed to repel attack. Here the remains of the basement of a large guard tower now lie beneath the sea. From these walls, 9 ft thick at the widest points, the citizens of Myndos resisted the repeated assaults of Alexander the Great. | |||
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After the stop at Myndos, we continued north, but soon decided to wait another day for the winds to die down. We are now moored at the Yalikavak peninsula, with a beautiful beach and calm water. We're a little worn from the rough seas, and Murat's cooking has made us all sleepy. Tomorrow we wake at six to begin a ten hour push north. | |||
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