26th August 2013 Karaada Island to Foca via Karaburun

After a Couple of Lovely Days we Depart the Small South Eastern Bay on Karaada Island

Karaada Island is a Small Turkish Island in the Ildir Korfezi, North the of Cesme, a Very Popular Holiday Area for Turkish People

The Turkish Flag Proudly Displayed on the Island

The Plan for Us Today is to Continue North While there is very Little Breeze

Karaburun Lighthouse

The Rugged Coastline of the Karaburun Peninsular

Buyuk Adasi off Karaburun in the North East of the Peninsular

The Small Town of Karaburun Iskelesi

The Miniature Harbour Only Caters for Small Visiting Boats if there is a Space Available

Some of the Cute Little Fishing Boats have Colourful Awnings

With Minimal Facilities for Shopping we Hire a Taxi and go to a Nearby Supermarket for Some Fresh Groceries

Cluttered by Tiny Fishing Boats, the Tiny Harbour Hardly Seems Big Enough for Visitors

A Cool Drink in the Local Cafe Before Our Departure

It Would have been Nice to Spend More Time Here However if the Wind Increases, it Would be Uncomfortable for us to Stay Overnight

A House by the Water Almost Engulfed by Vines

Before Entering the Harbour at Foca we Anchor at a Nearby Islet for a Swim

On the Shore at Incir Adasi were the Ancient Remains of an Old Port

This Layed Back Fisherman with Earphones and Listening to Music, Drags a Few Fishing Lines Behind his Small Boat

Foca Township with the Conspicuous Castle which is still Under Restoration

There is Not a lot of Space for Visiting Yachts Along the Town Pier so we Anchor in the Middle of the Bay

An Unfortunate Boat Owner at the Boat Yards in the Foca Harbour

From Our Mooring in the Bay we can Watch the World go by!! Locals and Visitors Seem to Enjoy Swimming and Walking Around the Foreshore

The Town’s Horse Drawn Buggy is a Popular Excursion Around the Shoreline for Tourists

The Houses on the Hillside in Foca by Night