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Written by Arkeolog

on May 13, 2005

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A detail from a church in Tepekoy

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On the 14th of August every year, Greeks from all over the world come to Gokceada and pray for couple of days. during this days all churches are open and bells ring and people cooking traditional pastries. In these days you can see international different car plates from all over the world. they come from Australia, New Zeland, europe, USA, Cabada etc.

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Gokceada Island to the main village by taxi??
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kenHuocj Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:45 UTC discover the eastern mediterrnean with you ;-)))	jumpingnorman Sat Apr 11, 2009 17:14 UTC wonderful old houses - but one of your tips (on windsurfing)is in a different language..is it Turkish? Great picture of you and Lidya by the coffeehouse!
eceak Sat Mar 28, 2009 20:22 UTC I haven't been in G�k�eada yet but I hope to visit one day. Thanks for sharing:)	mikelisaanna Fri Mar 27, 2009 03:48 UTC Thanks for the info and photos. It looks like an interesting place to visit.

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