European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 11, 1963, Darmstadt, Hesse T ? " i f i a "5? 2 -4 a pulp of i / crossing Tine sect of 3vea.rirj.ora, Asia to Europe in two exp Reif of Drift Lov Gololo Bridge in Lila bul on sea of Marmora Kripl. By Henry b. Kraft staff Weller to takes Only two Houn by express Al ferry to Cross the sea of Marmora from Istanbul to Yalova. But within that Tami you have left one continent and entered another. For at thl Point the Beautiful Marmor with 111 myriad Island and wide sweep of beaches Joni Europe and Aila a journey of breath taking loveliness that enchants american Lerv Clemen and their families stationed on both sides of the water. An express ferry leaves Galata Bridgeit Istanbul at 9 30 . Dally and an excursion to the other Side in Yalova i considered a memorable experience. To americans stationed in Turkey such a Tripis regarded As a the boat is a modern three Decker wit plenty of seats for hundreds of passengers m Well As chairs and tables on its kinds of ships Large and Small churn in and out of Istanbul Harbor which is on of the busiest in Europe. On it worm Day seated on one of the upper decks the scene that unfolds As the ferry ploughs the Tough the gentle Seal oni of unrivalled Beauty. Islands appear suddenly from out of nowhere a Mirage at first but rapidly revealing themselves u comfortable villages and towns bustling with activity. Passengers Are an assortment of poor and Middle class most of themon a to the Asiatic Side. A bar and lounge and sandwiches Are available at very moderate prices and Tea appears to be the beverage for Oil. About mile out from Istanbul Are the ruins of the great Wall of Istanbul with the to toy june 11, 1963 Palace in the background and three mosques in the distance two of them easily identifiable to the average passenger Shagla Sophia and the mosque of the Sultan the boat makes its first Stop at one of the colourful islands he Bellada wit hits three Hills two of which Are shaped like a Camel s Hump. Inside a Lagoon area few turkish Nival vessels ostensibly used for training few minutes later the boat makes another Stop at buy Kada a rather Largo Island. Berada. Another big Island. Is directly opposite and Between them the form a Narrows through which ships pass. Perhaps nowhere in the world is Therea sight More inspiring than these islands which lie abreast of each vessel May be the Dolma Barce and the journey will cover about 30 buy Kada and he Bellada la a Small Island which americans Call deserters it looks Ilka Al Acaru and. Indeed at one time it seems to have served As a prison. Deserters from tha turkish military were held there. Later it became a prison for political offenders. Once at Yalova there is enough to keep the average american sightseer Busy for several hours. The last boat leaves Yalov Aat 5 38 pm. And chances arc it will be the turan Eek sly which take about an hour longer than the express ferry because it makes additional stops including Burgas a colourful fishing Village. As one american airman returning to Istanbul remarked to take this excursion once is to want to take it the stars and stapes Model Pou Enger conceals Beauty from cameraman. Three Lerv Clemen in leave wave Goodby to Turkey. Is Poloi by Muenter Schuettler at Yalova ship ends voyage from Alia to Europe. 11
