Yacht Fiona Blog Update

Leaving Finike the day after our granddaughter, Ruby was born, we were excited to be off on our travels again.

We spent the first two and a half weeks in Kekova Roads, sailing our Tinker Tramp, walking bits of the Lycian Way, playing guitars and singing and generally being “on the kangalanga” with John and Clare. We had a great time!

Moving west and north along the Turkish coast we visited other old haunts and found some new special places too. We particularly enjoyed Bozburun with its colourful Tuesday market, where we bought fresh veg and spices.

In a secluded anchorage, Akbuk Limani, near Altinkum we were able to have our first skinny dip of the year in crystal clear waters before crossing to the Greek island of Samos.

Lying north of the Dodecanese Islands, Samos is green and beautiful and we explored it by hiring a small motorbike. Pithagorion in the south east of the island, overlooking the Turkish mountains, is a safe anchorage beneath pine covered hills and is the birth place of Pythagoras.

From Samos we decided not to venture any further north this year but to make our way slowly south down through the Dodecanese, visiting Patmos, Nisos Marathos, and Leros so far.

Marathos near Arki lies in the North Dodecanese Wildlife Refuge and we were impressed with the variety and abundance of small fish around the island when we snorkelled in this magical place.

Leros is another island that we have been able to explore on two wheels – this time a tiny 50cc scooter much to Dave’s embarrassment!

We were climbing to the top of a steep hill to view the Knights’ Castle (Kastro) when the scooter went bang and we had to leg-assist it up the last few metres! As we got to the top it reminded us of one of those clown cars where all the doors fall off!

We have treated ourselves to a couple of nights in Lakki Marina to do some internetting, essential repairs and washing. Clean sheets tonight – yippee!!