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0830h All rested from our overnight journey ,everyone is up a bit earlier today. We plan to take the dolmus bus to the beach.
1000h The dolmus bus ride is 15 min. As we are driving through the country side we see an open market in an open lot off the road. Alison and I plan to get out on the way back and check it out. 5 min walk back to town.The vineyards are not easy to see and very small , maybe 5 acres each. The vines or very stubby and lower to the ground than most you would see in France.
The land is rolling and dotted with small homes.Similar to our rural areas at home.
Arriving at the beach we see 3 restaurants on the road. The beach is down a small hill. Quite long and wide ,it’s very clear water again and the smooth stones make it a bit easier to walk in.Some beaches were very course stone with urchens. Nadeane has read that there is a monastery up the steep winding road. We head up while Reed and Altan swim.
1100h Not much of a monastery, the community may consist of 4-6 people. There only 4 building and the residence may be 3 very small rooms.Not so impressive but fun to check out.
1215h Alison and I hop on the bus to head back and check out the market while Altan ,Reed and Nadeane stay for a beer at the beach.
The market is full of the usual vendors selling tea towels, table clothes, cheese, fruit,vegetables, nuts and clothing. We pick up some peaches and cherries and head back to the boat, stopping for a tub of ice cream at the supermarket. Its warm out so we need to be fast or we will melt the goodies.0130h Just in time for lunch the others have already started eating. The usual cold lunch, leftovers , cheese, tomatoes, olives and fresh bread we pick up everyday we are ashore. (.50-.1.00tl a loaf)
May not have mentioned, the plan is to stay here till Saturday due to the high winds and gusting. ( 20-30 knots) We couldn’t have picked a better spot. Beach , lovely village and plenty of wine and beer.
1900h Dinner. Mark made some tasty,big meatballs with rice.
2000h It’s movie night on the big screen 20” flat. Malcolm was talking about this movie the other night so we decided we would all watch since we are docked with power for a few days.First time TV has been turned on since we started sailing.Move- Bad Santa with Billy Bob Thorton.Lots of swearing. Some funny parts depends on the humor you like.
The island has banned plastic bags which is nice to see, other areas find there bags in the sea. News paper hats are folded to put fruits in and when shopping you really need to bring a bag.
Also noted , not just here , there is a smoking ban but with the restaurants being outside and open you can smoke , there are always plenty of ashtrays around ,even on the beach. You don’t see a lot of butts on the ground. Shop keepers have small tables and chairs outside where they sit and have a smoke break and often drinking tea in a small tulip shaped glass.
1600h Alton left his towel at the beach so the driver at our end was kind enough to radio to the other driver and he got it and at 1700 we should go to the dolmus stop and get it.In the mean time we waited at the jewelry shop and I bought some things while Altan chatted up the vendor in Turkish. Got a good deal and a gift. Lovely head scarf with a crocheted trim.Had a tea and picked up the towel.
