Impressive exercise regimes on deck this morning, followed by swimming from the side of the boat....notable exceptions could be shamed & named. The breakfast table groaned with fresh fruit - best fresh peaches, crepes straight from the pan, with 8 jams to choose from, spanokapitas, tomato, cucumber, creamy fingers of fetta, olives, tomato bound with scrambled egg..... Finally pulled up anchor and headed for a mooring close to Myra, 24 kms from Finike. Rock...

Overnight in Alp Pasa Hotel, Kaleci, Antalya - tucked in the rabbit warren of streets in the old town, near Hadrian's Gates, and mustering point for Cocho's highly experienced sailing crew, Garry, Vicky, Tony, Thea, Anthony, Louise and moi. All present & accounted for - the plot developing according to plan! A centuries old stone fortification, this part of the city is on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean, with a protected marina, muddle of narrow str...

Istanbul! Skipped the 40euro taxi ride & morning traffic from airport to Sultanahmet, the old city, for a 4euro subway & tram trip with the locals. More adrenalin - where am I? Straight to the rooftop of the Burckin Suites (not Burckin Suits as the monogrammed linen & toiletries suggest), for breakfast overlooking the Blue Mosque, Hargia Sophia & the Bosphorous. Ahhh - sea breeze and 26 degrees, muddy blarvellous! Ripe stone fruits, strawberrie...

En route Adelaide to Istanbul. 8hrs at KL Airport is like waiting for paint to dry ... on a soggy day! Driven to drink temporarily in the MAS Lounge..... 'Lions Brand' non alcoholic grape juice from South Africa comes in two oxidative colours, equally sweet. Packaging appropriate to the contents. Expedition around the 'junglated' airport atrium seeking an alcoholic interlude in order.