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Bob Lovelace's Boat To Gaza: Journal 11

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July 3, 2011

The News today is that we will make an effort to leave for Gaza tomorrow. At present the Greek Coast Gard is parked next to the Tahrir at the mouth of the Agio Nikolaos harbour. The latest Israeli spin is that everyone is giving up and going home but this is not the case or any where else on the Flotilla. While we miss home we remain committed to the mission.

Almost everyone slept on board last night. It was a beautiful clear night with a slight breeze. I slept on the top deck underneith the stars.

The visible support here continues to grow. Many Greeks have told me that they would like a free Mediteranian where all people can access there coasts and ports. Support for the Israeli blockade of Gaza does not exist here.

Bob Lovelace's Boat To Gaza: Journal 10

July 2, 2011

My plan had been to be home on July 2, but here I am with other Candians, Belgians, Danish, Turks, an American and a German. Together we make up a wonderful team.

Bob Lovelace's Boat To Gaza: Journal 9

June 30th, 2011

You may know now that Israel has been sabotaging the boats of the Freedom Flotilla II - Stay Human. So far the Canadian boat has been safe. We are working around the clock to protect the boat. It is really disappointing that mainstream Canadian Media sees sports and scandal as more important than our lives and human rights. It is equally sad that those who can make the news, Canadian politicians, are afraid to challenge illegal acts by Israel in foreign ports.

Bob Lovelace's Boat To Gaza: Journal 8

June 29, 2011

This is the long wait. Whle it may be short, it certainly seems long. I spend much of the day in quiet anticipation looking at the fishing boats, tourists and the sea. Today the sea was calmer than the last few days and this evening almost placid. I did my security shift on the boat in the afternoon and was introduced to the sharpness of the Meditaranian Sun.

The riots in Athens do not affect us here. There is no strike except at the Post Office and I think that is because people would rather go fishing. The main planning for our voyage is taking place in Athens though, so I think the riots are actually slowing things down.

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