We left the harbour at 10.05, arrived at 12.30 no wind again! Loads of boats in these waters, feels great to have company. Some beautiful scenery on the journey to Bozuk Buku, passed Symi on our right side. Turned into the inlet and found a perfect bay just on our left. First pontoon and restaurant is said to be the friendliest and reasonably priced in the boating guide books and news articles. The staff came out waving their red flag indicating where we should go, then helped us tie up. They even provided a lazy line, brilliant!! What a stunning place, one of those wow, take my breath away beauty spots, I highly recommend it. Waters crystal clear, fish swimming around. Donkeys and goats by the shore and a couple of fishing boats tucked quietly in the corner. The citadel or castle was just above the Alibaba restaurant and makes for a spectacular entrance to the bay. Once secure we relaxed while planning our afternoon, first stop the castle, bit of a rocky path winding up the hillside. Huge stone outer wall comes into view as we reached the top. The castle wall is huge and stretches all around the headland what a massive construction. The wall is all that can be depicted between the rockface and trees. Stunning views greet us as we walk the perimeter wall, catching glimpses of the deep blue sea and gulets manoeuvring into position. The wall has no buildings nearby so possibly just a protective sight when the enemy approached. We make our way back down to the shoreline where the restaurant staff greet us. They seem very polite the menu is simple and prices are good so we shall return this evening for tea. Swim time, sticky from our walk / climb we take to the cool clear water for respite, it is gorgeous. We chill out on the bow in the shade, I read and wrote while Kevin thought he would try a spot of fishing, what he did catch were just a bit too small to keep. When pulling the line back out of the water, at times the hooks were completely gone, possibly bitten off by something much bigger!! He kept trying, we caught sight of a huge green / brown speckled looking thing that appeared to be responsible for our hook depletion. Each time Kevin put in a line the bait and hook were taken and by very gentle, sharp teeth !! One of the locals suggested a Chinese fish, not good for eating may be the culprit. We also spotted some fluorescent blue fish which swam in a good sized shoal. He caught nothing else. Up to restaurant for chicken dish really good, two beer and two chicken meals 76 tl or £19 not bad at all. Retired to 'Kejstral' for glass of wine and chill. Fabulous place to be.
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