Kas - still

21 September

The forecast for today was very strong winds from the south west and the Captain decided we needed some exercise.  So out came the bikes and we set off to cycle round the long peninsula which divides the bay in which the marina lies and Kas town.  It is a fifteen minute walk into the town from the marina across the foot of the peninsula but it would take at least an hour or possibly two to sail around it to the town.  The peninsula is also very hilly - as we found out.  To start with there was little or no wind and we thought maybe the forecast was wrong and we spent more time pushing the bikes than riding them. At the head of the peninsula the road divided in two in order to circle it: the head of the peninsula has a large amount of holiday villas and hotels, some of which looked very inviting and others which seemed to have fallen into complete disrepair, but all with spectacular views out to the Aegean and the Greek island of Meis within easy reach.  We found somewhere to stop for a fresh orange juice and to recover a little from all those hills before setting back.  By this time the wind had kicked in and the sea now had many white horses.  We set off again at the same time as a young woman hiked past us, foolishly we thought we would be long gone only to have her march past us as we pushed our bikes up the next hill - so embarrassing. After that we kept stopping to watch the wind and waves but leaping on our bikes every time the walker came in sight and fortunately most of the rest of the way was downhill - this is definitely a plus but I am not very brave and go down the hills with my hands firmly on the brakes.

Panoramic view - almost at the head of the peninsula

By the time we got back to the marina there were waves coming in and the wind strong enough for us not to be able to sit out on deck. So we sat inside and made a start on those plums - or at least some of them. (And, yes, Cindy, they have the same effect on me!)

White horses in Bucak Deniz 

22nd September

Can't remember.

23rd September

We have now had four nights in Kas marina and despite deciding last night to leave for Kekova Roads for two nights at anchor, we woke up in a state of complete lethargy and decided to stay here until Thursday when the forecast looks ideal for a return to Gocek. Have had a lovely day sitting by the pool and the Captain has enjoyed himself trying to iron out* the dents in the cabin floor as he unfortunately dropped down the stairs one of the director's chairs that we use on deck - so glad it wasnt me although it was my fault because I had put the outside cushions in the wrong place to stop them blowing off the boat when it was windy. *He saw this done in Maasbracht by one of the boatyard staff eight years ago when 'someone' accidently  dented one of the cupboard tops.