It was an occasion to ride due to the
hospitality we offered to some Turkish friends of the Annex of Chios
Chopper Riders Club Hellas. The weekend 16 and 17 February was truly
gratifying in several ways. The good weather, the route, the joy of
watching an entire procession of machines to go ride together and
above all good company composed a special experience for me that it
was the first time I took part in it but also for those who have done
it before and will do it again. Each ride is also different.
Written by Katerina Alampasini
The club welcomed friends from ...
opposite - and more specifically from the Smyrna – on Friday. We
who met them that day we felt immediately a positive atmosphere and
the friendliness of the whole gang and heard many times the word
Brother. So like a big company with lacing reminiscent loving family
we went out that night, laughed at the jokes and the shocking
collusion between us was a little in Greek, a little in Turkish,
some in English, and a little French. However, we got the tip of it,
good humor there was.
On Saturday even the minimal drizzle
was stopped which persistently fell until Friday evening. The roads
were dry and already waiting for us. We started from Grecian Castle,
a beach front hotel just after the harbor on the way to the airport
which the previous day reminded a Harley-Davidson's sales front.
First destination Pyrgi.
The street was filled with motorbikes
and people gazing the procession in amazement and admiration. Got my
eye on some taking pictures. To tell the truth, I would do the same.
Some time afterwords the square of
Pyrgi filled with motorbikes. The owner of the cafe pulled out
tables, chairs and souma before we even see him. The scraped, the
hallmark of local architecture had to give something more to the
souvenir photos. Our friends the Turks found time to buy some mastic
and some of them to see the hidden architectural treasures of the
village before the motorbikes ridden again towards Mesta.
Fifteen minutes later we
greeted the walls of the medieval castle village. The motorbikes
stayed out, at the narrow streets before the entrance, since no
vehicles are allowed. In the square hot coffee, donuts and a little
more coolness were expecting since the stone houses keep the heat
away from the village center. The day had the grace to be pleasant
and quite warm for the time and so we enjoyed our visit at the most.
Last stop on Saturday was Lithi, one of
the most popular summer destinations of the island but still cozy for
the winter visitors. A small tavern and a smile at the edge of the
calm sea ... But we did not let the quiet take charge. The
temperament of our Turkish friends filled the beach with music coming
from the sound systems of their motorbikes.
We left when it was still light in the
best mood on our the way back. The journey was over for the day but
not for the weekend because we had still ahead the second part.
On the road again, this time for
Avgonima. The group had to leave at four o'clock in the afternoon,
so there were no stops at other places. Like the previous day, so
this time the good company was the best thing of the route.
I close this article with the best memories and
best wishes to my friends from both countries. The streets are open
and await for us. Happy rides :)
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