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A Nice River To Boat On

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A Nice River To Boat On

This river is located on the outskirts of Zante town. It looks quite nice don’t you think? Sort of serene and a place where you could imagine dropping a line to catch some tea? Or sitting and reading a book on a warm afternoon?

Have a  guess what it’s called? I mean, the name it’s affectionately known as not it’s real name. To be honest I have no idea what it’s official name is and I’m not sure who does! Shame on us!

It looks a lovely river to boat on, doesn’t it? Although it doesn’t actually go anywhere and is probably too shallow and full of rubbish, so that idea wouldn’t work

Anyone for a Smelly River boat trip? Yep, would you believe that’s what this peaceful looking river is affectionately known as, Smelly River? It used to get a bit whiffy at times, but I’ve not noticed that for a while. Not since work was done on it a few years back.

When I took this photo it was St.Dennis’ Day and there were literally hundreds of people around. Something you can’t see in the photo. It just goes to show a picture may be worth a thousand words, but it can also be very misleading!

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river to boat onA boat trip down Smelly River anyone?

A Smelly River Boat Trip anyone? #Zakynthos
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Hello, I’m Debbie (also known as ChirpyDebs) and thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet. Now the children are all grown up I’m happiest when I’m out with the dogs or hiking a trail with my camera in hand. My blog is where I like to share photographs showing the wild beauty of Zakynthos that most people don’t get to see, recipes and other seemingly random things that come to mind.

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    • 38

      Debbie says

      Hi Nat, it is a shame as I'm sure there is potential in for the river. When I saw the photo I couldn't believe that there was no sign of the business around. It was chaos. Thanl you for popping over. xx
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    Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love) says

    I love the light in this shot and the reflections of the trees. It does look like a very peaceful calm spot to sit and just watch the world go by for a while although the name Smelly River makes it sound much less inviting than the picture makes it appear!
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    • 40

      Debbie says

      Hi Lousie, it looks like a nice place to sit and watch the world go by, but it really isn't. Smelliness aside, it's a busy noisy, area. The photo is very deceiving. Thank you for dropping by. xx
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    Carol says

    It makes me laugh. When I make a centerpiece for my table, or craft, or whatever, I am cropping like crazy for you not to see the mess I make doing things. Remember the ottoman I recovered? the floor was a mess for 2 days. Lots of vacuuming etc. There was a vacuum cleaner next to the ottoman - crazy. LOL Carol recently posted...Vintage Lace & Roses TableMy Profile
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    • 50

      Debbie says

      Hi Carol, haha, behind the scenes in the life of a blogger! I'm the same when taking photos, as long as the junk and mess isn't visible I'm happy. It's just a shame it doesn't work in real life! Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 52

      Debbie says

      Hi Jeanna, just behind me is a three-way traffic system so even when the market isn't on it's still a little crazy there. People do fish here and in the harbour which I have wondered whether is such a smart idea. Thank you for dropping by. xx
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    • 56

      Debbie says

      Hi Bella, I saw your photo, that was some duck! The smell's not so bad anymore and if you focus on the reflections you barely notice it! Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  11. 57

    Patrick@looneyforfood.com says

    Pictures are most definetly misleading sometimes! I live right on the Ct river , luckily it's not smelly!
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    • 58

      Debbie says

      Hi Patrick, they sure are. I've not heard of the Ct river before, is it a big one? We used to live on the River Kromme in South Africa and that was a beautiful place to live. We were very lucky and then we moved here. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    Sandee says

    I'm up for anything to do with boating, but I'm not sure our boat would even fit in there. Pretty small waterway. I'm also glad it's not smelly anymore. Have a fabulous day. ☺ Sandee recently posted...Silly SundayMy Profile
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    • 60

      Debbie says

      Hi Sandee, why does that not surprise me? It's not the widest of rivers, but it's the best we have, sad I know. Have a fab week too & thank you for popping by. xx
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    • 64

      Debbie says

      Hi Fiona, your river looks beautifully natural, far better than the one in my photo! It is still very warm and humid here. It's currently reading 32C on the thermometer on the balcony. I'm sure it will be plenty warm enough when you get here. When are you over? Thank you for popping by. xx
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    Anne says

    It looks like a canal with it's high sides and still water. Maybe it's because the water is so still that it gets so smell? We live next to a canal (we can't actually see it from our garden because the canal bank is heavily populated with trees on our side) and sometimes in the summer it gets really smelly. It's still lovely to take a stroll alongside it though and feed the ducks. (well, it was when I could walk but the kids still go there with their Dad.) Anne recently posted...My Sunday Photo - 3rd September 2017My Profile
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    • 66

      Debbie says

      Hi Anne, you're probably right. The sea is only a hundred meters or so behind where I took the photo, but we don't have tides like in the UK, so there really isn't much movement. It sounds as if you live in a lovely area and it's a shame you can no longer take the children to feed the ducks yourself. I grew up near a river and canal and spent many an hour having fun there, with plenty of water safety lectures too! Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  19. 73

    Tara says

    It looks very peaceful. Funny how the picture looks so different to real life. We live near the Norfolk Broads and love taking boat trips :) #MySundayPhoto
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    • 74

      Debbie says

      Hi Tara, I have read some of your posts where you have been on boat trips. One was on an old barge if I remember correctly, I bet that was nice. I always imagine the Norfolk Broads to be a very beautiful place. Thank you for popping by. xx Debbie recently posted...A Nice River To Boat OnMy Profile
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