Monthly Archive: May 2014
Icmeler
This was sadly our last day on the boat with our friends which we spent in Icmeler, just outside of Marmaris. Gary had a Turkish makeover and Alison enjoyed her “British Heritage” …
Turkish Massage in Ciftlik
For Alison and Gary they were past the midway of their holiday so we were making passage back to Marmaris. Gary had assisted Johan in Symi in “Pulling the Anchor” which rendered his highly strung muscles out of order...
Symi
Down with the Turkish Flag and up with the Greek Flag. Symi, here we come. After spending some time in and around the town we decided the hire bikes and head over to “The monastery”...
Bozburun
The pretty village of Bozburun lies on the Hisaronu peninsula at the northern end of the Gulf of Symi. No wind for sailing today, just a fun filled day of sleeping, swimming, shopping, chores and...
Bozukkale
What a beautiful bay. It was a tricky day of sailing and we were happy to be tied up to the mooring lines provided by the local restaurant. The locals also provided their own electricity, showers,...
Çiftlik
Çiftlik literally is “farm” in Turkish. We choose to overnight here. After Allison had a quick Skype to the kids back home we choose to dine at Deniz restaurant . Food was awesome especially the Sea Bass, and they bake...
Gerbekse Bay
Gerbekse is probably the most beautiful bay in the vicinity and an ideal place for a lunch anchorage. The Byzantine ruins makes a swim ashore worthwhile.
Turunc
Just short of Marmaris we spotted a beautiful bay with the town of Turunc. No marina and no official mooring indicated on the maps and sites. However, when we sailed to have closer look and spotted a...
