Chasing the Sunshine: So Much Fun

Well our three weeks in the sun are over and we had a lovely time. Matt had lots of windy days so he was very happy. It was very hot but the breeze made it easier and we had lots of relaxing mornings on our terrace or swimming. Afternoons and early evenings were almost all on the windsurfing beach at Gebekum - fine by me they have good sunbeds and facilities. We had some evenings at home relaxing on the balcony watching the sun go down over the Med. Our cats were around much of the time - Beyaz, Aphrodite, Spot and Bruiser. Sadly my favourite, Bella wasn't and I think she was the one I spotted dead in the road :( she was a lovely friendly puss and this was her third summer with us. Cats there don't last long.
We had some very good meals although I lost my appetite and often had lentil soup for dinner. We didn't manage breakfast out as it would have been too much food and all I wanted was yoghurt but will catch up on that during the girl's week with Hil soon. I didn't go to the market either, just couldn't face it in the heat. I'll go in September.
We caught up with some very lovely friends and had a few boozy nights in the Sunrise bar laughing and chatting. We met a few new ones and I have Hil set up with a date for next August - that's if she's not married by then! We found a man of a similar age to her who loves going to night clubs. Could be a match made in heaven and such a shame he'll be gone when she returns soon.
There are some changes in Datca, it has grown considerably especially in the last two or three years. Some of the changes are good and there are some smart new shops. Many of the roads have been resurfaced and some pavements improved. The very ugly Ogretmen Evi has been pulled down and next year there may be a park in its place (hope so). There are a lot more honey shops and also bread shops and little cafes. The terraces by the harbour now have tables and chairs and there is a new cafe serving drinks. It looks lovely.
Metro cars came up trumps and gave us a brand new car so we looked very smart in it - he says I'm not just his best customer but his very best customer. I'm just glad we didn't prang it.
Only three weeks between visits this time so I didn't mind leaving and the cooler weather at home is rather nice.
Here are some photos of our holiday.