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- Day 13
- Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 8:37 AM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
WalesHawarden Airport53°10’46” N 2°59’43” W
Day 13 - the long trip home
July 18, 2023 in Wales ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A normal day, more or less. We were able to keep our room until 3, so had breakfast, then by the pool for a few hours. Back to the room for showers and drinks, then across the road to the restaurantRead more
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- Day 12
- Monday, July 17, 2023 at 8:03 AM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- WalesHawarden Airport53°10’46” N 2°59’43” W
Day 12 - chilling again
July 17, 2023 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Very hot again, so spent time by the pool. After some balcony time we ventured into town and ended up having a very nice meal (grilled Seabream and shrimps) in the Gironda balcony restaurant, while aRead more
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- Day 11
- Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 9:42 AM
- ☀️ 34 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
TurkeyKalkan36°15’51” N 29°23’55” E
Day 11 - off to Kas
July 16, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Walked to town and (just about) got the dolmus to Kas (£1 each), a lovely coastal road with Kaputas and other beaches en route. Wandered around town, some nice boutique shops, but quite quiet. VeryRead more
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- Day 10
- Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 9:51 AM
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’52” N 29°23’55” E
Day 10 - hot wandering
July 15, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
Silly temperatures (103°). Walked and dripped our way into Kalkan, stopping for beer, wine and turtle 🐢 spotting. Loads of sightings in the marina. Too tired and hot to go back in the night, soRead more
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- Day 9
- Friday, July 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM
- ☀️ 33 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’52” N 29°23’55” E
Day 9 - chilling
July 14, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
A day of not doing much. Reading and by the pool. Evening local, spending £20 on wine and food 🍸
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- Day 8
- Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 9:14 AM
- ☀️ 33 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’57” N 29°24’7” E
Day 8 - canoe adventure
July 13, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
What's to say? A fantastic trip down the salikent River (13 km!). A laugh and adventure from start to finish. A capsize, then I had a collision with some overhanging trees and there was bloodRead more
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- Day 7
- Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 9:51 AM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’52” N 29°23’54” E
Day 7 Beach club
July 12, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
More chilling, down to the Beach club, thought we saw a turtle, lots of swimming. Back to the pool, up to the room and a chat with our (intense) Russian neighbours. Out to town, cocktail, £ for trip,Read more
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- Day 6
- Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 9:24 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’51” N 29°23’45” E
Day 6 - chill day
July 11, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Total chill day, by the pool, reading and swimming. This is why we have a holiday abroad! Popped to supermarket, wine at the restaurant next door, mini disco on the balcony, then into town. LiveRead more
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- Day 5
- Monday, July 10, 2023 at 9:12 AM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’51” N 29°23’54” E
Day 5 - boatrip
July 10, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A fabulous boat trip around the bay. Over to Mouse island for a swim, I did the high board of course 🛥. Onto another beautiful bay for lunch and a swim, then another then home. What's not to like.Read more
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- Day 4
- Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:08 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’52” N 29°23’55” E
Day 4 lazy day
July 9, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Chilled by the pool and sent postcards to people. Into town for the evening, cocktails at Gusto, then food at the top backstreet. Ordered too much, but had a good chat with Turkish waiter who'dRead more
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- Day 3
- Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 9:26 AM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’51” N 29°23’54” E
Day 3 Beachclub
July 8, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Walked down the steep incline and along a little dust path to our Beach club. Very nice and lovely swimming in the sea. Had a sea bass lunch, then back to the pool to chillax. Up to the room forRead more
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- Day 2
- Friday, July 7, 2023 at 8:45 AM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’51” N 29°23’54” E
Day 2 - getting to know you
July 7, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Lovely breakfast on the terrace, Helen chilled while Mark worked on a Report. Bit of swimming in our lovely pool, then a wander into Kalkan to explore (20 minutes). Lovely place full of character.Read more
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- Day 1
- Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- TurkeyKalkan36°15’45” N 29°24’53” E
Day 1 getting there
July 6, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Taxi to Airport (so easy), nice chill at airport, slight delay, then off we went. Transfer by car (much better) but still 1.5 hours. Hotel at 11.00 ish, lovely service and time for a drink before bed.Read more
