Marine Apart Otel
Marmaris, Turkey
Merhaba,
We will leave Marmaris Thursday on the 11 am bus for Izmir. Then it will be real for me. Until then it’s just not possible to take it all in. I am excited to be returning to Roanoke but sad to say good-bye to our friends in Marmaris. The packing and airports, not so fun. We will continue with our website. We’ve met many people around the world and now we can show them the US rather than showing our American friends, the world.
This will be my final email until we arrive home as the computer will probably be packed away soon. Tonight will be our last Pineapple Happy Hour and tomorrow the last coffee at Kahve Dünyası …at least for now. One truly never knows the future and we really do like Turkey. It has been very good to us.
Ru
DoraMac
Randal chose Bozuk Bükü as an overnight stop because of its short distance from Marmaris and the opportunity to tie up at one of the restaurant docks in the bay. Had we one more day, we would have spent more time hiking around to see the remains of the fortress walls. We’ll have to leave it to Claes and Bertha and their kids to do the exploring.
“Opposite the Greek islands of Rhodes and Symi, this remote bay is completely undeveloped, and sheltered on all sides. On the headland are the remains of Hellenistic fortifications. The Athenian fleet took shelter here during the Peloponnesian War.” http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/itineraries/classic-itinerary-turkey/viewgallery/479712
http://makedonia-alexandros.blogspot.com.tr/2012/09/loryma-rhodian-fortress-source-of.html tells much more of the fortress’ history.
The Western Shores of Turkey: Discovering the Aegean and Mediterranean Coasts
By John Freely looks to be a good book for anyone exploring this area. https://books.google.com.tr/books?id=84WaOXNwWfoC&pg=PA258&lpg=PA258&dq=ancient+loryma+turkey&source=bl&ots=o5LcKGhbK9&sig=WZBrlLxQQDh1IMMnTt-D9bwe5Tc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=3nF1VdWjFcT4yQO7zILwBg&ved=0CGAQ6AEwDA#v=onepage&q=ancient%20loryma%20turkey&f=false
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This restaurant at the ”far end of the bay ” was recommended to us. There are 2 others in the bay. |
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When we arrived men from the restaurant came to catch our lines and then bring tea. Randal, Bertha and Claes preferred beer so that was brought to the boat too. Afternoon activities were a swim and rest for Bertha and Claes; a nap for Randal; and I went off on a hike to find the donkeys. Then it was time for dinner at 7 at the restaurant.
Bertha was trying to show one of the restaurant staff how to use her phone for photos. This group photo was with my camera. Notice below the name DoraMac it now says, London UK which is where she will be registered. And most likely she will receive a new name that reflect a strong meaning for Claes and Bertha and their family. |
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Crystal clear water and very rocky beaches |
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Docking is free but you are expected to eat at the restaurant. Free toilets and showers are also available. This set up is not unusual along the coast.
Relaxing with a bottle of red just before dinner. |
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A charming fun waiter and a wonderful assortment of meze. We shared two orders of grilled fish and two orders of calamari but the meze would have been quite enough! |
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Earlier in the afternoon I’d gone for a walk to find the donkeys. These three seemed quite friendly and had I some carrots or apples I could have fed them. |
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It’s very desolate and only approachable by boat. I climbed up to some of the walls until something hissed at me quite loudly at which point I quickly backed down the hillside. Whether it was a snake or some hissing beetles, I didn’t stick around to find out. |
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Randal and I went for a quick walk before we left late Saturday morning.
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