During the journey to Canakkale, the weather cleared up considerably, which immediately lifted my spirits. After a short walk, I took the ferry to Kilitbahir, located on the other side of the Dardanelles. The narrowest section of the Dardanelles, formerly known as the Hellespont, has been a crossing point between Europe and Asia since ancient times. A visit to the forts of Namazgah and Rumeli on Cape Gallipoli, transported me back to the battles fought there, during World War I.