Off to Lake Bafa
There’s always a drama 16.4.17 Things always seem to go wrong before a trip away. I still remember my son throwing a tantrum in the kitchen the day we were leaving for a holiday in Turkey. A mouse had got in the top workings of the washing machine and fried himself and the machine, by…
Why is it always us? Bafa Lake Milas Türkiye
Never straight forward! 16.4.17 We arrived in Bafa at lunchtime and had the best katmer in a little place on the main road before the turn off to the Hotel Silva Oliva where we are staying. Mehmet greeted us and showed us to our room. Its all arranged into small blocks of 4 rooms. The…
Fabulous trekking at Lake Bafa Milas Türkiye
Wow, trekking was extreme in parts but so very worth it. 17.4.17 The Turkish Presidential referendum result was only just over 50% with questions being asked about the counting process which may or may not be investigated. At 1.30 am John had enough and went and asked the people in the next room to be…
Bye bye Bafa lake Milas Türkiye
Hello Celestyal Olympia 🙂 18.4.17 Despite the flaking walls, the bed gap issue and the lack of hot water I had decided to give Hotel Silva Oliva a glowing review on the basis of the wonderful hospitality from Mehmet. We hadn’t met the boss apart from at from distance after he tried to open our…
Off to Patmos
Greek Islands Cruise from Turkey 18.4.17 Once boarded we explored and had lunch. Last year there was 99% Turkish people, this year there are so many nationalities, although I think we’re still the only Brits. We opted for the buffet lunch and the cultural diversity was reflected in the food choices. We couldn’t resist pork…
A day in Rhodes
Second day of our Greek Islands Cruise, Rhodes 19.4.17 There was no 7 am bing bong and we woke at 7.45 am. Got dressed and had breakfast at record speed and set off for the 9 am bus to Lindos. Spotted this beauty in the harbour and felt very nostalgic. Our Celestyal Nefeli from last…
Heraklion, Crete & Santorini Celestyal Cruises
2 Islands today 20.4.17 Our alarms were set today for 7am and were so tempted to roll over and go back to sleep. We had breakfast, sausage, bacon, egg and mushrooms. This Atkins diet is so easy although I’m not sure last nights syrup sponge, Kahlua and strawberry daquiris are allowed. We set off from…
Athens and an evening in beautiful Mykonos:)
Money saving experts! (A lesson in how to save €74 when visiting the Acropolis.) 21.4.17 Our alarm went off at 6 am, quick breakfast and we made it to the €4.50 hop on hop off bus stop ready for the first one at 7 am from Piraeus Port. The only problem was they don’t start…