We return to Gocek
Thursday 7th July...
Linda - So we made an early start at 7.15am because we wanted to arrive in Gocek Limani around 9.30am which is when everyone starts moving around and we thought it would be easier to find a space. Also there should be no wind this early in the day, making it easier to tie to shore. Our plan went to perfection and by 9.45am we were tied up to shore in a small bay called Atbuku Koyu approximately two miles south of Gocek town. Finally we can swim in clear water. The water back in Fethiye is very murky and even Dean would not get in it.
Our new spot tied to shore in Atbuku Koyu, Gocek Limani
There is nothing here, just nature. We can hear the crickets in the trees, and even I have been in the water not once but twice today. The temperature has been 39 degrees though, so it's a necessity to cool off.
It was almost midday when David and Caroline arrived. There was a convenient space next to Thesee which had still not been taken. They dropped anchor and Dean took the lines to shore for them. In fact come to think of it, Dean has been in the water FOUR times today.
Eternite's arrival
Dean ties Eternite's line to shore
Now the second line to be
tied to the same rock as us (yellow line)
Dare I say, it's been a lovely day. The weather calm and it seems much quieter here than when we were in the area two weeks ago. Tomorrow is the start of a week long holiday in Turkey and we thought it would be really busy. Dean pumped up the paddle board but we won't go on it until tomorrow. Tonight we spotted a car in the anchorage. Is it a car? Is it a boat? You decide.....
Friday 8th July...
Linda - A lovely morning to wake up to. Before we knew it the 'poo boat' was doing his rounds, we took a photo of it to get the phone number (just incase needs arise).
Poo boat
Our dinghy has a small amount of growth and a few barnacles on the bottom from leaving it in the water during our time in Fethiye. Dean always cleans it at the first opportunity. Here's a photo of him doing so....
We actually pumped up the paddleboard last night (when it was a bit cooler.... but not much!). We are in a good place for paddleboarding. Dean took a paddle around the bay before getting in for a swim and cool off. We've been in the water to cool off about four times today again. One time I was so hot I got in without even checking there were any fish around. Crikey!
There he goes
David and Caroline went out for the afternoon. By chance, Caroline found out that her niece was on a gullet nearby, so they went to meet her and ended up spending the whole afternoon on the gullet. They told us it was fantastic.
Later on D&C came to us for dinner. Dean cooked a whole chicken on the Cobb BBQ. As soon as we sat down to eat we were inundated with wasps. It was sooooooo annoying.
Dinner's ready
Saturday 9th July...
Linda - Spent the day on the boat, watching all the comings and goings. It's been busier today, it's the first day of the charter boat's week. Only twice in the water to cool off today. Dean has a stiff back so taking it easy. A bit windy this afternoon but nothing major. Caroline made a Lemon Tart, it was like a tangy cheesecake, mmmmm, and we shared it over a game of Sequence.
Linda - A quiet day on Thesee. We spoke to Summer to wish her a Happy Birthday and hear all about her Birthday presents. Not much boat movements going on here, it was a little blowy so people staying put. However we have a couple of biggie boats anchored in the bay.
This lovely yacht is called Meteor
This next photo is a tanker type boat which seems to have been made into a passenger vessel. It's called Nomad, and registered in St Vincent & Grenadines.
Monday 11th July...
Linda - A little adventure this morning, we dinghy'd into Gocek town. Reason... we've been on about doing it, and also we needed a bit of shopping. It was a journey of approximately 2 miles each way. Not too bad going, but coming back we had the weight of two shopping bags and the dinghy wouldn't get up on the plane, so it was a slow and lumpy journey. Dean was not a happy bunny! His back has been playing up a bit, and the journey made it ten times worse.
There are literally hundreds of boats in the area, with numerous marinas in the town and a small packed anchorage with very uneven depths. The place is heaving with boats, and hence lots of wash is created. We won't be doing that again in a hurry.
The town itself is lovely though, only small but loads of bars and restaurants on the front. There's a few back streets with a variety of shops and supermarkets. Dean found the chandlery and spent money on special glue for dinghy repairs. We stopped at one of the bistros for coffee and a cheese toastie. Dean had an iced americano with ice cream. It looked very tempting, and he said it was good. They had music playing but for a change it was good music, you know, something that you recognise like The Beatles, Eleanor Rigby. In one of the shops we even found Weetabix (this is the first time we've found in Turkey).
One of the marina quays
Nice cafe's
Bird boxes strung across the street
I thought the bird boxes were a great idea, but then after a close look they weren't real. Shame this pigeon didn't seem to understand.
Bottomless bird boxes
He's bigger than the box anyway
Shops
Iced coffee with ice cream
How to keep cool whilst eating your dinner
We were back by midday incase the afternoon blow got up. Dean had to have a snooze and rest his back for an hour or two. I'm in the middle of a 1000 piece jigsaw which I started yesterday. So a lazy afternoon and evening.
Tuesday 12th July...
Linda - Time for me to get on the paddleboard whilst there's not much wave moment in the anchorage. I didn't do too bad, although my legs felt quite jellylike. First paddle this year for me, but I did stand up and paddle though.
Steadying myself with the paddle
Here I go, albeit slowly
A lazy day doing nothing but reading and jigsaws. Tonight there is clear view of the moon. Looks amazing through the binoculars. Tomorrow is the Full Moon.
Wednesday 13th July..
Linda - Attention TF's, we have photos! Our new anchorage today is called Merdivenli Koyu. It's about 5 miles south from where we were yesterday. We moved along with Eternite this morning at 8.30am. It's usually calm in the mornings and people start moving around quite early, so it's a good time to change around. We found a space on arrival and nabbed it quickly before other boats hanging around pinched it. Eternite are in the next bay to us, Kapi Creek. It's only a few minutes away by dinghy. We're tucked into the corner of our anchorage quite nicely.
Tonight's back garden in Merdivenli Koyu
Front garden
Quite a few goats around on shore
At 4pm we set off to meet with David & Caroline at the beach bar in their anchorage. On the way we got some great views of the big cliff nearby to us. Some boats are actually tied to the cliff face.
Our anchorage taken from the dinghy
The beach bar in Kapi Creek
Thursday 14th July...
Linda - Excitement Alert! Loadsa photos!
The four of us took a walk up the ravine and over the top to Seagull Bay (Marti Koyu). It was only about one mile and half way we came across a smallholding. The man and his wife invited us in for 'sage chai'. And of course we had to buy some of his honey and homemade wooden spoons.
Complete stillness first thing.
You can see the bottom about 5 metres depth.
This heart shape rock on the hill is massive.
You can tell by the size of the trees.
Morning snorkeller.... with a spear gun
In the ravine, Dean examines a small cave with steps
Lovely walking route
David & Caroline
The goats at the small holding
Chai
D & C drinking sage chai at the smallholding
Even a mosque here
Some kind of contraption to catch naughty insects
Arrival at Seagull Bay
A large white seagull made of painted rocks on the shore
Strange fruits
Seagull Bay (Marti Koyu) pontoon
Disappointingly, It's deserted here
On the way back, more goat pictures
Dean points out where the stream should be
Back on board Thesee we kept a look-out for the Migros Shopping Boat. It arrived on time at 2pm, and we were straight in the dinghy and over to it. What an experience! Tying up to the back of it was a feat in itself. Inside it's complete mayhem, with shoppers in the small aisles, and trying to get their fruit weighed. They have heaps of stuff on there, huge piles of water, pop, and beer. Plus the best fruit we've seen anywhere. We bought a huge box of cherries, couldn't resist.
The Migros shopping boat arriving.
I took this photo from our dinghy as we were approaching.
Inside the Migros boat!
Dinghy park at the stern.
It's already busy.
2kg of cherries
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