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...

The girls hit Istanbul's Grand Bazaar early in attempt to beat the madding crowds. A fun destination if you aren't desperate for anything, and can enjoy the repartee with the stall holders - I do! It is easy to be overwhelmed by the acres of same same, and the constancy of being approached to buy. If you are 'just looking', they are definitely 'just selling'! A couple of scarves, leather wallet and nonsense hats later we joined the growing throngs heading downhi...

Au Revoir Symi! The 7.30am ferry took a spectacular hour skirting the dramatic Turkish coastline into Rhodes Harbour and a grand entrance it was, into the fortification of Rhodes castle. A 20 min taxi ride later arrived at the airport well briefed on Rhodes, and after a flurry with security & baggage control, surrendered one new tub of 'more gorgeous' cream. Not happy! Athens to Istanbul was a quick changeover, and only an hour flight. Emily, of little ...

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...

Our last day aboard Tanem! An expedition to explore the ruins of Knidos where the Dorians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs all lived at some point. The city began in the 12th century BC, and reached its population peak in the Dorian period, 7th century BC, when 20000 people were estimated to live here. When the Romans took over in around the 2nd century AD numerous basilica style churches were built on top of older Dorian structures. Then the Arabs invaded the are...