We flew back from Dublin to Dalaman Turkey with Ryanair on 2nd September. I was slightly nervous as we made our decent to Dalaman. Our pilot was excellent. He navigated our decent with perfect precision through large mountain ranges which looked uncomfortably close as I peered out the window. I breathed a sigh of relief as we gently touched down on the runway. I'm not usually a nervous flyer but I've found as I get older I'm grateful when things go well. There are so many planes in the sky at any one time and yet they land safely every minute of every day!
Once we arrived at the airport, things didn't go as planned. Our transfer did not show up to take us to our hotel. We ended up getting a taxi which worked out more expensive and he took quite a while to find the hotel in Dalyan, a 30 minute drive from the airport. Thankfully he had given us a set price before we started the trip. Note to self: It's not necessary to book in advance. There are always hotel vacancies.
We spent one day and one night at a quaint little hotel. Breakfast on the roof terrace was delicious, as big as a lunch! The hotel is owned and run by a husband and wife team and they were so friendly and attentive to all the guests.
Tea which is served in glasses was served all day long. We enjoyed a few when we arrived back that night.
Across the river from town is the ancient ruined city of Kaunos, with Lycian rock tombs and the remains of a theater. We have always wanted to see this and were very lucky to be within walking distance, our hotel being just a minute from the river.
Riverboats connect Dalyan with İztuzu Beach to the south, home to , protected loggerhead turtle nesting grounds. Unfortunately, on this occasion, we didn't get to see them!! Maybe next year...... Mr. D. wanted to sit and relax for the afternoon. We were both finding the heat intense. I hadn't the energy to argue.
We spent one day and one night exploring Dalyan. We waited until the evening and strolled through the quaint streets and many shops.
The next day we traveled by five different mini buses which eventually brought us to Turgutreis. It took us about 5 hours. We were quite tired by the time we got back home. The garden had gone a bit wild, the fruit trees and bougainvillea were very overgrown, how on earth I thought would I be able to cut everything back in the sweltering heat? but I smiled when I saw three cats who ran over to greet us!
Once we arrived at the airport, things didn't go as planned. Our transfer did not show up to take us to our hotel. We ended up getting a taxi which worked out more expensive and he took quite a while to find the hotel in Dalyan, a 30 minute drive from the airport. Thankfully he had given us a set price before we started the trip. Note to self: It's not necessary to book in advance. There are always hotel vacancies.
We spent one day and one night at a quaint little hotel. Breakfast on the roof terrace was delicious, as big as a lunch! The hotel is owned and run by a husband and wife team and they were so friendly and attentive to all the guests.
Tea which is served in glasses was served all day long. We enjoyed a few when we arrived back that night.
Across the river from town is the ancient ruined city of Kaunos, with Lycian rock tombs and the remains of a theater. We have always wanted to see this and were very lucky to be within walking distance, our hotel being just a minute from the river.
Riverboats connect Dalyan with İztuzu Beach to the south, home to , protected loggerhead turtle nesting grounds. Unfortunately, on this occasion, we didn't get to see them!! Maybe next year...... Mr. D. wanted to sit and relax for the afternoon. We were both finding the heat intense. I hadn't the energy to argue.
We spent one day and one night exploring Dalyan. We waited until the evening and strolled through the quaint streets and many shops.
The next day we traveled by five different mini buses which eventually brought us to Turgutreis. It took us about 5 hours. We were quite tired by the time we got back home. The garden had gone a bit wild, the fruit trees and bougainvillea were very overgrown, how on earth I thought would I be able to cut everything back in the sweltering heat? but I smiled when I saw three cats who ran over to greet us!
