The weather was pretty dull again today so we spent the morning bringing the diary up-to-date and processing photos before heading into Bodrum to find a restaurant with wi-fi access so that we could update the blog. We decided to walk to the top of the hill to wait for the bus which was just as well because there is a shelter there ... which we needed when it started to drizzle!! It was fine when we reached Bodrum, but that didn't last long and we had to find a restaurant with wi-fi quick smart before we got too wet. I knew I should have worn my raincoat!! Anyhow, we ordered beer and çay (Turkish tea) and the restaurants 'special' meal to share. With our order placed, we were granted the name and password to access ... read more

With an 8.15am pick-up we had to set an alarm and get up early this morning for our trip to Kos. After sleeping in until about 8.30am most days this was a bit of a shock to the system!! The dining room opens at 7.00am so we were able to have a quick breakfast before we headed off. The driver was expecting to collect some more passengers from the Voyage, but after waiting nearly 10 minutes there was no sign of them. We drove down to the resorts just down the coast and picked up a few more people and then returned to the Voyage. Still no more passengers and, by now, it was nearly 20 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time. So the driver took off for Bodrum. Literally low flying ... presumably to make ... read more

At breakfast this morning Kath and Albert confessed that they fell asleep before the end of the match too!! So it was only me, who really wasn't interested, who actually caught the end of the game. Fortunately, Kath and Albert turned the television on this morning and managed to catch the replay. Of course they were pleased with the result. Today, with the sun actually shining, we had a very lazy day at the resort. This morning we lazed around reading on the sun-beds down on the beach. At lunchtime we ventured around to the snack bar by the Aqua Pool and ate pizzas for lunch. Then, this afternoon, just for a change of scenery, we moved to the sun-beds by the pool to read a bit more!! The only thing is that I think lazing ... read more

The weather is even worse today. It rained heavily overnight and it was still overcast and drizzly this morning. We even had a couple of rolls of thunder!! I wonder what it's like in Melbourne? Over breakfast Kath and Albert told us that this is the worst weather they have ever encountered in Turkey and they have been to Turkey in April and October when it could be expected to be cool and a bit wet. Unfortunately our visit has coincided with an unseasonal cool, wet spell in May. The forecast seems to be improving from Sunday onwards. Fingers crossed. After breakfast we took the Kindle to the lobby and managed to log onto the Amazon store to download Fifty Shades Darker. At least the Amazon store is not blocked like the travel blog site!! With ... read more

This morning it was overcast and drizzling so, after breakfast, we headed for the Panorama Bar to update the blog. Bernie processed a few photos and I brought the travel diary up-to-date and then Bernie tried to log into our travel blog site only to discover that it was blocked. DAMN!! Once again we find ourselves off the blogosphere ... just as we were last year when we were cycling through Belgium and France!! Ah well, we might have to venture into Bodrum again and find ourselves an internet cafe??? With the weather clearing up a bit early in the afternoon we went and secured ourselves sun beds on the beach, where we spent the rest of the day being incredibly lazy until we returned to the Spa & Wellness centre for our massages. Even though ... read more

Last night Kath & Albert were asking us what we thought about the Turkish toilets. What do you mean? we asked because they seemed like regular toilets to us. So Kath and Albert had to point out that Turkish toilets have a built-in bidet - just turn the tap on the wall and you'll see. So, this morning I thought I'd better give it a go. OMG, the water is cold. Now if they could plumb it with warm water I might consider it a better option but, honestly, who really needs a spray of cold water on their nether regions first thing in the morning??! Or any other time for that matter??!! With the forecast today a bit average we decided to catch the bus into Bodram. The local mini-bus runs every 10-15 minutes and ... read more