The capital of the island of Lesbos is located on the east coast and is called Mytilini. The Castle of Mytilini can be seen from almost every viewpoint in the city — not only because it stands on a high hill, but also because it is one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean. The first structures date back to the Byzantine period (6th century), likely built on the remains of an even older ancient acropolis. In the 14th century, the Genoese Gattilusio family significantly expanded the fortress while they ruled Lesbos. The castle was built to protect the city from pirates and enemy naval attacks. After the Ottoman conquest in 1462, additional walls, bastions, and storage areas were added, giving the complex its current impressive size. The castle covers about 60 hectares, highlighting its strategic importance; located close to the Turkish coast, Mytilene was for centuries an important military and trading center in the Aegean Sea. We spent the entire afternoon walking across the grounds, passing remains of Ottoman bathhouses, water reservoirs, underground storage spaces, and an old mosque.

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Get ready to join us on our new channel. Coming soon 2021!l

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Dazcat 1295 'Foxy' has come onto the market. Launched late-season 2022 it's in near perfect condition and has returned to the yard each year for annual maintenance and upgrades. While she's been thoroughly enjoyed by her family of four and their friends, the boat has had comparatively 'light' use - primarily for local coastal cruising. Foxy represents a genuinely excellent opportunity to get yourself a Dazcat that's ready to do just about whatever you want to do. All the details are on our website: https://www.multihullcentre.com/dazcat-1295-foxy-for-sale/ Or contact us: info@multihullcentre.com Many thanks to local musicians @LandoftheGiants for the music - Foxy's favourite soundtrack!

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Today we have the fun of finding the leaks on our dinghy, also called a tender. If you remember from a past short, we didn't account for the crazy low tide here on the east coast of Australia. So we came back from town to find our dinghy in the mud. We patched the holes and Captain changed the spark plugs on our dinghy motor with help from our son Dane. The sunsets here are incredible! #sailinglavagabonde #gonewiththewynns #sailingzatara #sailinguma #svdelos #sailingmagiccarpet #RANsailing

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