We discovered that our windlass parts were due to arrive in Yalikavak, and given that the weather was forecast to be windy, we thought that we could make it back there in time to catch the bazaar (market) on Thursday 25th November. Nice sail back on the Genoa, making a comfortable 6 knots.
Stunningly, the parts arrived on Saturday evening, and we got them Sunday (Cahit had them and was waving from the dock like a mad thing). I managed to under-order by one oil seal, but could build and fit to the deck while that was sourced locally. The upshot is that we now have a working windlass, and IT FEELS GOOD!
Back here, the sunsets have been spectacular again. On 26th we went up on deck with the cameras, and on 27th we took a trip at sunset in the dinghy, just so we could get a good angle and background, but I don't intend to post all the photos here. We took 120, and even after editing (deleting) there are still 30 or so - 5 here!
We should be able to head off soon, Sunday's forecast shows a more favourable wind. We will head around to the Bodrum side of the peninsula, and see if we can find good shelter in a small bay.
1 comment:
What amazing photographs - it looks like you have a good visit to the Bodrum area.
I also loved your misty photo from Guvercinlik.
I would love to share these on my Bodrum travel site www.bodrumpeninsulatravelguide.co.uk.
thanks, Jay
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