Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Wonderful Patara! - Lycian Coast 12

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T he minibus drops us at the foot of the aqueduct further inland. My vision of an aqueduct is the typical Roman concept of arched vaults s...
Monday, January 28, 2008

Sheltering for the storm like in antiquity - Lycian Coast 11

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I hear the motor being started, it is 6.30 a.m. Our captain must have decided to leave early for a safe crossing to Kalkan . It feels cozy...
Sunday, January 27, 2008

An unexpected visit to Antiphellos - Lycian Coast 10

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After lunch on board and a short break, Peter takes us to explore old Kaş or Antiphellos as it was called in antiquity. Antiphellos was...
Friday, January 25, 2008

The flooded remains of Kekova Island and Uluburun - Lycian Coast 9

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Breakfast at 8.30 a.m. The captain checks the weather forecast, and we are in for more wind in the afternoon and definitely rain earli...
Monday, January 21, 2008

Precious Sura and Andriake Bay - Lycian Coast 8

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Today a visit to the ancient city of Sura is planned followed by a two-hour walk back to the boat. I’m having serious doubts whether o...

A day for reflexion in the heart of Lycia - Lycia Coast 7

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A day to relax, what else can I do? Breakfast at 8.45 a.m. is served as usual under the outside awning and our table is as richly provided...
Sunday, January 20, 2008

Apollonia, Entirely new for me - Lycian Coast 6

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Same reveille call as yesterday’s and the minibus brings us from Kaş to the ancient city of Apollonia , at about one hour drive. On our u...
Saturday, January 19, 2008

Discovering Pinara – Lycian Coast 5

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It is 8.30 a.m. or thereabout when we weigh the anchor and set out for Kalkan . I’m not under the spell of the many buildings and colorful...
Friday, January 18, 2008

Discovering Sidyma – Lycian Coast 4

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So much for Lycia. Now back to Sidyma . The name Sidyma is an Anatolian name, just like Idyma and Didyma , and it is believed that these...