Beauty abounds!

As I mentioned last post, Megan and I needed to chill out for a while, just relax in some peaceful spots.

Well, we founds some glorious places, quite peaceful anchorages where we could just be at one with the beautiful world we live in. Bozueruenluek was one, a tiny dog-leg harbour with a few live-aboard itinerant fishermen living on their boats.

Main bay, Mersincik. Homestead/farm showing.

But the harbour we enjoyed the most was Mersincik, a tiny notch in the wall of another bay. It was so calm and protected, the water was like a crystal ball that you could gaze into for hours. There were many long thin garfish, bright purple, to watch drifting through the water.

Pavlov tucked into a tiny hole in the wall

Unfortunately, beautiful places are popular, and the gulet's invaded about mid-day. They bring their loud toys, like jet ski's and boom-boxes. Most leave in the later afternoon, they are mainly day trippers.

The invasion fleet.

The only sign of habitation on land was a large olive grove. We walked through the farm, which was also a home-stay type place with apartments available. It was just lovely, with stone walk ways and unbelievable views, set in these tall mountains. Quite remote and beautiful.

Pathway to the farm

Looking back to the bay

Unfortunately, we ran out of food, so had to leave to re-provision. We've headed into Knidos, a place we visited in Papalagi (our first Med charter boat) over 3 years ago. Tomorrow, its off to Datca, where we hope to find a large supermarket. Our basic supplies have really been depleted, and we're living on beans and rice!

Pavlov is in a nook around the far corner.

As we sailed to Knidos, we saw a yacht up on the rocks on a remote headland. We investigated, but saw no survivors or passengers. We tried contacting Turk Coast Guard on VHF Ch. 16. No one answered, I'm glad it wasn't a Mayday call we were putting out. It reminded us that serious shit happens. I said a little mantra for the crew of the boat we saw, hoping that they were alright, and could eventually salvage their boat.