On the road in Turkey

Arrived here a week or so ago - spent some time in Marmaris just getting our bearings after the 10 hour ferry from Rhodes - found a lovely 4 star hotel which was pretty much empty - the Turkish people have been absolutely wonderful to us - nothıng but helpful and kınd. Perhaps partly because this ıs off season they have the time to spend talking with us. After Marmaris we travelled by bus to Izmir where we stayed at a very small and rather dodgy hotel near the centre of town. It was wild and crazy in that part of town - memories of Pakistan. Now we have found an absolutely beautiful part of Turkey called Cesme - right on the coast wıth small towns and villages - sleepy and quiet and quite reasonably priced. Today we are drıvıng further south to an archeological site and staying overnite in a little mountain town known for their fruit wines. The last week has been unusually rainy but now there is sun and mid 20 temps. I absolutely love Turkey so far - almost as much as Greece - excuse the poor typing - the Turkish keyboard is very different and I make lots of mistakes - more news soon. Love to all.

Sadly, leaving Crete for Rhodes

Well, two days ago we left Crete/Kriti, my home for the last 3 months, I feel part of my soul is in Greece, especially Crete. So many extraordinary events over the last 3 months ... working hard, swimming, yoga, meeting so many wonderful people, the air and the sea and the food of Crete, very special. After a couple of weeks spent at the beach side community of Palleahora on a remote southern coast of Crete, Wally and I travelled to the north of the island, Chania and then Heraklion to hop a supposedly high speed ferry to Rhodes. We arrived at the ferry at 5.00 am and stood around til 7.00 am in the dark with other passengers awaiting the ferry which finally turned up closer to 7.30. It was a windy crossing, stopping at two lovely little islands on the way, we arrived in Rhodes approximately 4 hours late, have been exploring this beautiful walled, UNESCO site, town for the last two days, how beautiful it is. I am so grateful to be here, the rain and the humidity and all, I love it. Just had a latte and gyro in a little cafe, we are heading back to our hotel, the 7 Palms, for a rest and out for the evening, probably more exploring in the old walled city tonite. I am so tempted by the jewellery here, may break down and purchase a little memento of my journey. We have been looking at possible long stays on Crete, perhaps next winter, it is quiet and untouristy in the winter, we will see. Off to Turkey/Marmaris tomorrow evening by high speed catamaran. It is so great to be near/on the water, the history, the people and the food, always the wondeful healthy Med'n food! More news soon .... B.xxx