One great thing about bicycles is that it combines together two of the greatest features of walking and driving. It is a lot quicker than walking and it is also a much more flexible mode of transport than a car. To me that's what I love the most about it. You can go from one place to another fast enough and not worrying about parking, but also without having to sacrifice the quality of your trip, because when riding a bicycle you are totally aware of your surroundings.
So the other day, when I was passing from the city's port I saw the Argo. Immediately in my mind jumped two options. Option number one to continue my ride and head to my destination, option number two to stop for a while and admire the ship for a couple of minutes. Of course I went with option two.
According to Greek mythology, Argo was the ship that carried Jason and the Argonauts in a remarkable trip to Colchis to get back the Golden Fleece. In 2008 the city of Volos build this replica which sailed from here all through to Venice.
For that trip a crew of 50 people was needed. The participators were from different countries of the European Union.
Imagine travelling on this ship! How hard it must have been but also what a great life experience! The crew surely needed a lot of days to finally reach their destination and back, and of course they must have been exhausted afterwards, but also full of joy and pride!
Don't let the calm waters of Volo's port trick you, Mediterranean sea can get really "angry" especially when combined with the blowing of the wind!
Have you ever participated on something similar? Do you like the adventure?
Too bad you couldn't take a picture while being ON the ship so we could see the inside better. How big it is?
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It is 28,5 meters in length and 4,2 meters wide.
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