Gocek to Wall Bay

Sunday 12 May

Final preparations for new crew involved finding Gocek Sunday morning market where we bought loads of fresh fruit and vegetables for very little. Made our way to Dalaman airport to greet the crew who were very pleased to see us and in need of some respite from the FCP.  

Monday 13 May

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Very overcast,  black clouds and a thunder storm all before breakfast - a repeat of the last time the crew were with us.  But by the time we had had breakfast and everyone was ready it had stopped raining and the sun was out.  We left the Captain on the boat to see someone about the canvas top - (this seems to have sustained some storm damage over the winter and probably needs replacing.  We thought we might be able to get this done in Turkey but have since heard from the Netherlands that we need to have a replacement cover made there as it is very specialised - the Captain is now talking about driving back to Turkey in the winter to bring it back) - and walked into town.  In the afternoon we managed half an hour on the beach before more storm clouds gathered.  It was decided that the FCP should join us for dinner in the evening and she was very good.

The Captain and First Class Passenger

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Tuesday 14 May

The crew spent the morning on the beach while the Captain and First Mate attempted to get Sequel looking a little less like a bomb had hit her and stocked up on provisions and after lunch we headed for Wall Bay and a pontoon with a restaurant for the afternoon and night only about an hour away and a good introduction for the new Captain Effie. The Captain has had to promote himself to Admiral and there was a fair amount of squabbling and jostling for position at the helm, although up until this point the FCP had been very good (much better than the First Mate) in saying 'aye aye Captain'.  Now relaxing while Captain Effie has her afternoon rest before joining us for 'her tea in the dark' at the restaurant where we have already been told there is slow roast lamb for our dinner
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