Sailing past Tahtalı Dağı, also known as Mount Olympos (not to be confused with the one on mainland Greece). There is a cable car to the top from a resort at the end of the ridge sloping to the right. Apparently the summit is frequently in the clouds.
This view is back towards Çineviz, with Musa Dağı above the entrance, a good landmark when approaching from the north.
Some new hotels use traditional local architecture. There is a string of beach hotels below Tahtalı Dağı.
This is the location of an ancient harbour and a popular stop for gulets and trip boats. We sailed past.
Approaching Kemer.
Breakwater at Kemer, which has a marina popular with live-aboards.
Quicksilver in marina at Kemer.
Turkish-style mermaid has skimpier clothes than the Tunisian equivalent! See <http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OkKwOVkYQ7flNCa_Q-3d0w>
Tahtalı Dağı in the early morning above Kemer marina.
Sun rise over Kemer marina.
Public square in Kemer.
Kemer market.
The eggplants (aubergines) in Turkey are amazing. These were 1 Turkish Lira (less than a dollar) for a kilo (over two pounds). I don't use the oven on Quicksilver much, but tried roasting these -- delicious!!
Approaching the old Kaleici harbour in Antalya. This was a harbour for the Romans and has been in use ever since. There is a visitor's dock, but not much space. For us it was delightful, but short on marina facilities.
Breakwater at old harbour in Antalya. As you can see this is right in th eold part of town. The building under the famous fluted minaret are now boutique hotels.
Many of the Kaleici villas have been beautifully restored and are now hotels.
Kaleici street.
The fluted minaret provides attractive views.
This mosque is at the edge of Kaleici, above the harbour.
This square above the harbour is the central point of town for catching trams and buses.
View past fluted minaret from above the harbour looking southwest to Taurus mountains.
Fluted minaret and mosque from the harbour walls.
Kaleici harbour from above. Quicksilver has the blue awning in hte middle.
Another view of Kaleici harbour.
Looking from Quicksilver at hotels on Kaleici walls.
The trip boats go in and out all day and through the evening if they can get customers. Notice the tiny mosque at thr ight-hand side.
Close-up of harbour mosque, Kaleici.
Fish waiting for pickup in the morning.
This was possibly built by the Romans as a lighthouse. Or it may have been a mausoleum.
Drinking fountain statue. Antalya.
This arch was built in the walls of Kaleici for a visit by Emperor Hadrian.
Hadrian's arch, Kaleici, Antalya
Lath and plaster construction. Kaleici, Antalya
Kaleici building in need of loving care. But notice that the double door has a shiny lock.
Stencilled decoration on a Kaleici house.
Another view of the fluted minaret.
The archaeological museum at Antalya is a relatively modern building with the most stunning elements of its collections coming from Perge, where an amphitheatre with much of its statuary complete was found in mid-twentieth century. There are clearly several well-preserved sites further east worth visiting, but Antalya is as far as we can come this trip.
Not an easy room to photograph, but this gives the idea.
And an attempt with flash.
The ornate sarcophagi are spectacular.
Highly decorated sarcophagus. Archaeological Museum, Antalya.
Some sarcophagi remind one of tombs of mediaeval knights, with statues of the individuals on the lid.
But I don't think you would find this decoration on a Christian tomb.
Bill's dinner in Antalya came wrapped in foil in the shape of a bird -- but we can't remember what the dish was! Note the combination of rice and fries -- absolutely standard as a side dish.
The USS Eisenhower (aircraft carrier) was anchored off Antalya's commercial port as we sailed south again. We had seen sailors on shore leave the day before and at her stern is a trip boat collecting more. The Turkish costguard is on patrol, and white buoys cordon off a large area round the carrier. This picture shows how the weather had changed. The Taurus mountains were shrouded in mist for several days.
Back in Kemer for one night.
Coming in to Cineviz again.
Restaurant at Cineviz. On offer was fish, salad, and chips. Booking ahead was appreciated! And they recommended eating late to avoid the flies.
This small boy had taken our dinghy painter, but wasn't yet able to tie a rope securely. Here he is playing with kittens.
The young lad tried to row our dinghy!
The couple with the restaurant are establishing a smallholding.
They have planted trees (olive, fruit, figs) and grow a few vegetables.
They plant the vegetables around the trees to make the most of the water.
The mountain top (Musa Dağı) was in the clouds. This light is from the morning sun.
Bill having a morning swim.
Off again. Leaving Cineviz.
Finike is another popular marina on this coast, with good facilities for boat maintenance. We had a small sail repair done -- quickly, effectively, and cheaply.
We took a bus to Demre to visit the ancient site of Myra, where St. Nicholas was bishop. The Lycian rock tombs are impressive.
Useful summary of Lycian history. They were around as a distinct civilization from before 1400 BC until 800 AD.
This rock tomb has delicate sculptures above it.
Rock tomb at Myra.
Rock tombs at Myra
Ancient Myra was a port. What remains is on a steep hillside. The valley has silted up and is used for horticulture. Modern Demre is built on the accumulated silt.
The other feature of the Myra site is an amphitheatre. Notice that there are rock tombs higher up the hillside.
Stage area of the amphitheatre at Myra.
Amphitheatre at Myra
Amphitheatre and rock tomba at Myra.
Carvinga at Myra.
Arch at Myra
Brief history of Myra.
The other tourist attraction at Demre is a church built in honour of St. Nicholas (Noel Baba). He had been Bishop of Myra in the 4th century AD. The church was destroyed several times (by armies and earthquakes) and rebuilt. What survives is mainly from the 8th century AD. It is no longer maintained as a church, but is clearly an important place for Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Frescoes at St. Nicholas' Church, Demre.
Mosaic at St. Nicholas' Church, Demre.
Tomb at St. Nicholas' Church, Demre.
Of the many anchorages in Kekova Roads, we picked Woodhouse Bay.
Club Med 2. We had passed the cruise liner anchored at the northern end of Kekova Roads. Now she was heading out to sea.
In the morning, a fisherman was exploring the shoreline for something, but we didn't figure out what.
Fisherman in the morning calm, Kekova Roads.
Woodhouse Bay, Kekova Roads. Up this valley goes a path that leads to Üçağız.
Leaving Kekova Roads.
