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On Sunday morning, after a wander through the pretty gardens and a discussion with Ali, the owner, about the history of the farmstead and his plans for a small vineyard, we set off to find an equally scenic breakfast spot. More by luck than judgement, we ended up at Gemiler Beach and sitting in this tranquil spot enjoying a simple breakfast, I realised that I had last visited this spot 32 years ago.
We were back in Kaya in time for the midday handicraft market with stalls ranging from ebru, the art of marbling paper, to finely produced British scones. A kind of eastern bazaar meets the Women's Institute.
The highlight of the a day full of delights, was retracing our steps back to Gunay's Garden to listen to Victoria Hislop talk of her love of Greece and how her third novel "The Thread" set in Thessaloniki, uses the theme of people forced from their homes because of their religion.
We sadly had to set off back to Bodrum that evening, missing the rest of the event. Next year, we'll be booked in for the whole week and hopefully will be meeting up with some of you reading this now.
It sounds a really worthwhile event...and in what beautiful surroundings...
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten how beautiful the Bay of Fethiye is.
DeleteI do love a stone cottage!
ReplyDeleteYour ex cottage is looking a bit unloved
Deletelovely photos! such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteAre you near here?
Deleteclose-ish I guess half an hours drive, but that is more because the roads are so winding rather than it actually being a huge distance.
Delete. . can't beat this corner of Turkey :-)
ReplyDeleteExcept for that monstrosity you drive through on the way.
DeleteDear Annie, this all sounds so inviting and interesting. And being there a whole week next year will be such a treat. After reading your first posting about this event, I checked the library site and got my name on the list for "Birds without Wings." Now I need to check for "The Thread" or something else by Victoria Hislop. Thanks for extending my world! Peace.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll enjoy the books as you are interested in history.
DeleteDear Annie, I went to the library over the weekend and got "Birds without Wings." I haven't started reading it yet, as I behind in all the books I get from the library. But I looked at it and knew that it was going to get read.
DeleteWhat a lovely post, and how greatly I wished I was there! Gemiler beach looks like a paradise so as the rest - hopefully maybe next year, I can always hope : )
ReplyDeleteWe were lucky to be at Gemiler first thing - it's probably not so pretty when the bus tours arrive.
DeleteAnd just forwarded your post to a friend and recommended Doga Apartmani, thanks for sharing : )
ReplyDeleteIt's always so very wonderful when your experience exceeds expectations. Thus an especially good recommendation from you for this part of Turkey - Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a good place for a "get together"
DeleteThat is the most idyllic landscape imaginable. I'd have had to tear myself away to get back for the rest of the day, however interesting and worthwhile. :-)
ReplyDeleteNot sure it would be so idyllic at lunch time in August.
DeleteIt´s been a real treat to join you on your trip, Annie - sounds like you had a great time and your photos and descriptions are SOOO inviting! You'd better book very early for next year as you could have drummed up a lot of interest. I know if I were nearer I would have loved to attend. Delighted you've shared this lovely holiday with us. Axxx
ReplyDeleteI've already checked and well-behaved dogs can stay, so we'll all go back next time.
DeleteThis is the second time I have missed this event :-( Not next year though, I am determined to be there by hook or by crook! see you there ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it.
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