0930h we sail into an area called Bademli Limani also referred to as “the lake” in the port guide. This ‘lake’ has a few large building around it. Some look deserted but are very impressive building for the area. High end hotel that look like they are shut down. WE decided to come back to this spot after we drop the girls off and pick up our new crew Reed and Nadeane from Vancouver.
1200h we arrive in Dikili.39 04’.15N 26 53’.12E There is no fancy marina with showers here but a small fishemans harbor.Before lunch I decided to explore the few blocks behind the harbor.
We get the girls on there way after lunch and set out to see where the laundry is. Tuesdays there is a large market. It had to be a mile of booths up and down the streets selling clothes ,shoes, food, spices, hardware, live chicks, ducks and rabbit. We also walked along the water to check out which restaurants had WIFI and had a Turkish coffee. And of course always looking for money exchange and post office. It’s been 2 weeks and I either too late in the day, holiday or just can’t find a post office. I’ve been carrying around some postcards to send home!!!! Nadeane and Reed arrived at the boat while we where out exploring.
1900h dinner was tortellini with sauce and watermelon for dessert.
After dinner Alison and I went over the the café for a tea and some internet time. The are so nice here, we could have sat and worked on our computer without buying anything. The don’t come rushing over to the table insisting.
We got back to the boat at 2330.Last ones in you always need to make sure the gang plank is up. Notice the buys next door playing cards and drinking on the trawler. THEN they started singing. Thank gosh it was only one song but the were loud for a time.
Some simple pleasure you take for granted at home…. Today we got clean sheets, found an open post office and bought stamps and got to go on line to check our mail !!!. Life is good.
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| Alton,Reed and Nadeane playing monopoly |
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| Market in Dikil, Chickens, rabbits, hardware,clothes and food |
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| Alison,Malen,Teresa,Emilie,Altan,Mark.( the girls are going home) |
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| Altan (Turkish) |
