The last early morning swim, the last excellent breakfast, packing of bags, and sail into Bodrum to disembark. Kerry & Trish headed off immediately, the crew keen to send my suitcase with them! Rescued before off on its own adventure again. Peter & Mary dropped me at the Azka Hotel at Bardakci Koyu in Bodrum. Big rooms, nice pools, on beachfront. Not as nice as Marina Vista, but then not as exxy either!! It's in an area of Bodrum I haven't explored, &a...

Still without luggage, boarded the gorgeous gulet 'Tanema' for 14 days of Greek & Turkish on Kos. Ate at 'Mummy's Restaurant' last night, a favourite from last year. Just beyond the tourist strip, food authentic, prepared by Mamma, her son gorgeous & charming front of house. 76 Euro for 5 of us for wine, beer, appetisers & mains was ridiculous! This morning hit the back blocks of town wandering amongst ruins with exquisite mosaics, and walking down a...

Stinking hot as we lost breeze coming into Bodrum Marina, to moor a final time in front of the castle. We bade farewell to the crew of Tanem who have looked after us brilliantly. If anyone is contemplating an extraordinary gulet experience all of us aboard would endorse this specific boat as being a standout. Lou and Anthony leave today, the rest of us checking into the Marina Vista Hotel, right on the Marina, enjoying the pool on a stinking hot day....around 38...