Our boat is a large and comfortable wooden hulled sailing vessel, although looking at the rigging I am not certain it is often sailed, rather motored everywhere. There are three crew (Captain -Torgai , Cook - Ibrahim and the guy who does everything else -Murat ) and we are travelling with a Brazilian Couple ( Paolo and Fernanda) and a NZ family of 5 ( Ned and Alex and the three kids Isaac 13, Eloise 10 and Millie 6).
On the first day we cruise into a secluded bay with a view of “Pirates Cave” and stop for a swim and some lunch. The water is a little cold and the wind still a little strong but we brave a few minutes in the water for a refreshing swim in a spectacular setting. The lunch made on board was simply the best food we can remember on our whole trip. Simple but delicious meze - Yogurt, Abergine something, vegetable salsa , bulgur wheat rice, bread, etc... mmmm.
Due to the rough seas off from the coast we are told we are anchoring nearby for the night, with an early start to try and beat forecast worsening conditions. Its not the best news but we can't seem to stop having a great time regardless!
On Day 2 we stop near the sunken city of Kekova and the Byzantine castle looking overlooking Simena, but we retreat to another secluded harbour for refuge from the winds and rough seas - nearby we climb to a mountain top to watch the sunset.
On Day 3 we head out early over rough seas for breakfast in Kas. We arrive just in time to catch a local annual parade in the port area and sit and watch whilst enjoying our breakfast. We explore Kas on foot for an hour or so (taking in some rock wall tombs and an ancient theatre) before heading out to another secluded bay.
On our final day the boat heads out early to once again try and beat the high seas. Its about 8:00am when I wake up after about 2 hours on the sea and I'm straight into the head to purge my stomach. Michelle sleeps peacefully as if a baby rocked to sleep. I am fine once above deck so all is well and another awesome day! We hit the Blue lagoon for breakfast , St Nicholoas and lunch and push on to Fetihye for the finish of this adventure.
St Nicholas - Our boat is third from left
Enjoying the sun
"Hi Ben" says Elloise as she walks past me sitting on the deck before breakfast. " do you have any kids?"
"no" I reply to the inquisitive ten year old.
" you should get some they are great fun"
Yeah you think so?
"yeah, but good kids, not like the little one"
You mean your younger sister Milly?"
Yeah the little one is annoying...
We have come to know our fellow passengers and crew quite well over the four days. Its a small boat so luckily its a great group of people. The three kids are simply adorable and their two mums easy going and good conversationists. Our other new friends are a brazilian couple. He is a doctor and she is a product/graphic designer...small world.
Our Cruise Family (from left Ben, Michelle, Murat, Alex, Isaac, Milly, Ned, Elloise, Ibrahim, Fernanda, Torgai, Paolo)
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