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Gocek and Turkish Hospitality

Posted on November 1, 2015 by skippy526

October 26 – November 1, 2015 — The southwest coast of Turkey is called the Turquoise Coast.  Some also call it the Turkish Riviera.  By either name it has a natural beauty that almost takes your breath away.  The water … Continue reading →

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Fethiye

Posted on October 25, 2015 by skippy526

October 21 – 25, 2015 – The bay of Fethiye is one of the prettiest along the Turquoise Coast.  It is surrounded by layers and layers of mountains, providing that sense of “purple mountains majesty” as the sun rises and sets.  … Continue reading →

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Dalyan River

Posted on October 20, 2015 by skippy526

October 13 – 20, 2015 – Not yet ready to surrender to the end of the season we confirmed our winter reservation with Netzel Marina in Marmaris and headed back to sea.  About five miles south we tucked in to Turunc, a … Continue reading →

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Marmaris

Posted on October 12, 2015 by skippy526

October 10 – 12, 2015 —  From Bozburum we headed to Marmaris, our planned winter destination.   Arriving on a Saturday night may have not been a good beginning.  Marmaris is a bustling city on the waterfront. Walking along the harbor … Continue reading →

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Entering Turkey

Posted on October 9, 2015 by skippy526

October 8 – 9, 2015 —   We motored from Simi, Greece ten miles to Bozburun, Turkey along the southwest coast.  This area of Turkey is known as the Turquoise Coast because of the color of the clear water.   It … Continue reading →

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Simi and Refugees

Posted on October 7, 2015 by skippy526

October 4 – 7, 2015 —  We are currently at the island of Simi, Greece, so close to the Turkey border that we can see Turkey.  It is our last Greek island for this season before heading to Turkey.   Simi … Continue reading →

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Nisiros

Posted on October 3, 2015 by skippy526

October 2 – 3, 2015 — We had our best sail of the season in 20-25 kts on a beam reach from Astipalaia to Nisiros.  It was magnificent!  Based on recommendations, we went to the harbor at Palon, which has better … Continue reading →

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Astipalaia

Posted on October 1, 2015 by skippy526

September 27 – October  1, 2015 —  Our original plan was to go to Santorini with Lauren and Mark, but we lost days when held up in Naxos and Iriklia with the meltimi.  The meltimi winds do adjust the schedule.  … Continue reading →

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Ios

Posted on September 26, 2015 by skippy526

September 23 – 26, 2015 With the seas finally settled, we primarily motored to Ios as the winds only allowed about 15 minutes of sailing before they calmed.   Ios is a small island just north of Santorini.  Because of its … Continue reading →

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Naxos

Posted on September 22, 2015 by skippy526

September 8 – 22, 2015  –  With Sara gone for a week plus, Bob, John and Eileen rented a car and explored the island for two days.  Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades, mountainous throughout, and has the tallest … Continue reading →

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