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A Life in Colour
Months of brilliant sunshine really make colours fizz and pop in Turkey. Here's a selection of cheerful photos to prove my point. Don't forget your shades. Or welding goggles if it's a particularly bright day!
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Selçuk and Ephesus
A road trip north took us to Selçuk, a town blessed with more history than you can shake a stick at, including, would you believe, one of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
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Eğirdir and the Turkish Lake District
A trip inland to an area we’ve always passed through but never stopped in brings real delight, with balmy temperatures, clear air, stunning scenery, exceptionally friendly locals, great food - and surprisingly large amounts of lavender!
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Get Away On A Gulet
When the summer heat is too much, there’s no better relief than to enjoy a gulet cruise. We set sail from Fethiye and ambled down to Kekova and back, stopping in quiet bays, swimming in crystal clear waters and enjoying some top-notch cuisine.
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Three Mountain Passes
If you’re heading up to the mountains, here’s a trio of routes you might like to try. Each winding country road takes you over a remote high pass, with glimpses of traditional country life and, at the summit, wonderfully expansive views.
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Post-Lockdown Pottering About!
When lockdown was finally lifted, I had a think about some of the places that might be pleasant to visit, both locally and further afield. Starting in and around Fethiye and ranging right over to Cappadocia, here’s a few suggestions.
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Surprising Fethiye
There’s so much more to Fethiye than the Paspatur and the seafront. I pootled around the back streets and discovered some intriguing sights. Did you know there’s a substantial waterfall in Fethiye?
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If It Moves…
Another look at the vast subject that is Turkish transportation. Did you know I once saw two Friesian cows in a minibus and a full-length ladder being carried sideways on a scooter?
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Fethiye In Winter
The pace of life slows in the off-season and with days often sunny and warm, Fethiye in winter is a delight, particularly when the mountains are topped with gleaming snow.
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Kaya
While only a few kilometres from Fethiye as the crow flies, the Kaya valley is a rural oasis, green, fertile and dotted with numerous ruins, including the abandoned village of Karmylassos.
