Beneteau Oceanis, 40ft
And there I was flying from Istanbul to Dalaman and driving onwards to Fethiye. To the blue yonder. Where I wanted to be, far away on the water. 
We did not have much wind but enough to sail leisurely. So different from blasting through and over the ocean which I also love. On anchor and lazing, swimming in the ocean and eating the freshest of cold watermelon. That is life. 
Back in Fethiye town, at the local fish market with a court yard and various restaurants surrounding the raw fish buffet is where I tasted the best calamari ever.
Best calamari ever
You basically choose and buy fresh from the mongers what you would like to eat and then you walk around and choose a restaurant to prepare the seafood you bought and order the sides and drinks from them. Brilliant concept, wake up to the idea Cape Town….
I could eat the stuff until I fell over but that did not happen, it nearly happened because of the Turkish puff- breads. If I did not walk all day, every day from morning to evening( or rest….) or swim or sail, I would have puffed up exactly like those breads. 
And we shall not talk about the baklava and ice cream all around…….it follows you everywhere, I swear…
Oh yes, the baklava
It is just the kind of place where you do not dare think that you may not ever see again.
Fethiye Marina
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(or not so random on this holiday, come to think of it.)
Nice post! Lyk my jy velang al klaar terug!!:-)
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Indeed………hardloop saam weg!
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I definitely know what you mean. Turkish food was delicious when we visited. I do remember the calamari I had in that country as well!
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I do not know what it is with them but even the fruit and vegetables taste different not to mention the Turkish Delight….
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Pretty please can you do the trip again and can I come, can’t sail but will clean and swim…
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Of course. And rest. And eat…..
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Ahoy! Wish I (underline, exclamation point) were there!
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Yes! It was that good.
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Heavenly! Blue skies, wide seas and lovely food. My idea of bliss!
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Yes true bliss for sure.
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Ahhh! Lyk so vreedsaam, vlg keer hardloop ek saam, mmmmmm wonder wie se voete is dit, lyk so bekend………….xxxxxxxx
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Haha! Voete rond van die hitte ja!
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Wow! You are living the dream. Good for you. Beautiful shot – and all so very enticing. I want to travel with you!
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Thank you. Turkey is just the place to combine all things magical.
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Good for you, Enjoy! 🙂
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Thank you and oh boy did I enjoy!
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Sjoe, jou foto’s is pragtig!
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Baie dankie. IPhone.
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Any one part of your trip would be wonderful but combined…it sounds magical.
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Thank you and Turkey is all about magic.
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Looks amazing!
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Oh it was!
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Now, that’s what I’d call a vacation. That food looks scrumptious.
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Indeed! Was eating my way through that country.
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