From KalkanParadise Hotel room |
Deck of that $19 room |
From the hotel room's deck |
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A local on motorcycle pulling cart tries to lead us to Bezirgan. |
He later offered us tea upon arrival at his cove area home.People of Turkey are incredibly gracious and welcoming, on the whole. |
Still going toward Kas looking for Bezirgan (behind us, however) |
Beautiful stones along the coastThey seem to be set up as a semi-barrier to driving into the sea. ? |
The water was gorgeous that day. |
Those stones and fortification? across the way. |
Mountain at Kaputas Gorge |
Getting directions to Bezirgan village from helpful Kalkan folks. |
Sheep on the road (we even saw turtles crossing). |
The caretakers of the sheep |
Returning from Kas to Kalkan. The usual lost horizon of that area. |
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I get carried away. But it was beautiful. |
This one is actually better. |
Back at Kalkan, in marina area |
Lower level of the market where shops stay open until 1am. |
A great dinner at Ottoman-style restaurant, on the rooftopUp in restaurant, in the bustling market area, with good music from a lute player/singer.
Loved the table, candle, and the food. |
After Kekova boatride, back at Kalkan's lively market/shop areaThis maker's hand-painted pottery is exhibited in The British Museum. The large bowl was $50, but I had to watch my budget. |
Back in the small $19 Kalkanparadise hotel room w/gorgeous viewWhat a bargain.) |
From the deck |
KalkanParadise Hotel's rooftopA common "Pension" feature is a rooftop breakfast/dining area.
Friendly, helpful crew members Abdullah and Amit? are behind the table. |
KalkanParadise Hotel - swimming pools and breakfast with a viewThis rooftop adds one for very-young'uns at one end.
There was also a large pool downstairs, outside.
$19/night for a 2-bed double room. Quite amazing.
Room rates varied considerably along the trip.
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KalkanParadise Hotel's mischievous, helpful guys.Abdullah also works at Ephesus in the winter and at an upscale Ottoman-style dining place in Kalkan. |
Pretending to shove Abdullah into the poolGuys in Turkey are refreshingly affectionate and playful with one another. |
Outside area of rooftop |
Road roamers |
A view of Bezirgan Village, where time has stopped.Residents are away after summer ends, heading for Turkey's coast,
and younger folk have left for the cities' easier lifestyle.
In earlier days Kalkan folks fled here to escape summer mosquitos carrying diseases. |
Via the now familiar Kas coastal route, on the way to Antalya this time |
On the way to Telmessos/Fethiye, via Kas again |
Coast ride from Kalkan to Kas is gorgeous. |
Kalkan-Kas Turquoise Coast |