To Iassos via Akbuk

The trip was really to see the wild flowers in the forests behind Akbuk



But having done that we continued on to Iassos

There were some amazing views


And when we reached Iassos there were many archealogical sites to explore


All these pictures can be enlarged by clicking on them

To see more of the pictures from this trip go to
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/david.kearton/ViaAkbukToIassos

Spring in Yeşilkent

A Trip to Izmir

We decided to visit Izmir and took the bus. From the main bus station, there are free mini-buses to all parts of the city.
We chose to go to Basmane and then walk down through the streets to the Bazaar.

Here they sell anything from wedding dresses and suits, to fresh fish and spices.

All sorts of knick-knacks, and antique paraphernalia

Then we came to the sea front, where we wandered around Konak Pier (Designer shops and an English bookshop)

Also some alfresco dining

Before taking the ferry across to Karşyaka
Many more shopping opportunities there before taking the bus back to Didim.

French Quarter

The new "French Quarter" is coming along as you can see.
The idea is to have small cafés and tables, umbrellas etc all along the street eventually.

Our new transport

For those who have asked ... this is the new car we should be picking up today.

It's called an Ikco Samand

As you can see, Easter Sunday has been a wild and windy (but warm) day here



They have been paving around Dolphin Square

And replanting the gardens

And the road past the Didyma Centre has also been
brick-weaved and a new parking area has been
created ... much better.

Happy Easter

End of an Era

This is the end of an era ... we have decided to sell our trusty steed.
We have advertised it in "Voices" and elsewhere.
When David broke his arm at Christmas, we discovered it's limitations.
Sue found it difficult to get out, and with the Dolmuş being so erratic,
and finishing so early in the winter,
we think we should probably leap up into the car owning society.

Checked the temperature of the sea today and as you can see,
it's rising quite nicely 17.2C is 62F in old money!

French Quarter

As you can see, the new French-style quarter is
slowly coming together.

Oh, and we have yet another bank ... no picture this time, but it's Yapi Bank and they are bank number 10.