What a beautiful morning, just a pity we woke at 02.00 hrs with the anchor chain rattling. Kept us awake for ages! So pretty knackered by 06.00 when Kevin got up!
By 07.00 hrs we were on the move........... rib secured, hatches closed and everything stowed safely. Sandwiches made with flask filled with hot water. Wind was non existent, travelled the whole 23.5 n.m to Datca on the engine at 5.0 knots! arrived at 12.00 midday. Spoke to agent re arrival who suggested to moor on the harbour wall. Tied up with the help of the local fisherman. Anchor secure, papers in hand, we followed the agent to his office. Within a few minutes we were walking along the seafront to find a bank. (Run out of Lira) Town very nice, bustling with life. Bank located, more money withdrawn! Bought an additional memory card for camera. A few phone calls back and forward with agent, including some confusion over how long the boat is allowed to stay in Turkey!! Stressful or what! all in all, customs just need a piece of paper declaring our UK address is where the boat has been for 185 days, something to do with a new customs regulation (your guess is as good as mine!) 400 TL paid and we are back in Turkey, thank goodness. Needed a beer after all that, but very sparse internet everywhere , had to find a coffee shop and consume some cheesecake in order to get online. Back on board for a tidy up and secure 'Kejstral' as the wind was beginning to pick up. High winds expected overnight and tomorrow. Back out for a walk and beer to catch up with weather reports. Settled into bed around 10.30 ish as we think it will be a little rough!
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