A Visit to Alanya,Turkey, July 2014

20 July, 2014

Recently we travelled by mini bus from Finike to Alanya to visit our friend Frank who has his yacht Elisabeth in the Alanya Marina (our home Marina for 2 winters). Tom spent a number of days helping Frank fix a few bits and pieces on Elisabeth. Meanwhile Fran had a relaxing time as well as a "girlie day shopping". However, Fran was disappointed in the shopping as the stores were too crowded with "charter package deal tourists who were buying everything in sight!"

Also while in Alanya we were able to catch up with our other friends, Irene and Doug (Voyager 11) and Annie and Matt (Wild One).

The Pirate ships were stilling coming into the Marina, blocking the  entrance and playing incrediblely loud "music" (Refer to an earlier Post "The Pirate Ships of Alanya")

We both enjoyed the luxury of staying in Franks'  family's lovely unit with a pool and air con and were sad to say goodbye to it!  The views  from the unit overlooking  the castle in Alanya  were spectacular. However after 5 nights it was time to head back to Hamamas and we were thrilled that Frank very  kindly drove us back to Finike.

(Remember to click on the photos to enlarge them)

Elisabeth (Note the Norweigan flag)

Frank in the galley of Elisabeth

Tom in Action

Modern Monster Pirate Ship!

Alanya Castle with the ancient shipyard at sea level

Castle at night

Another view from the unit