Antler - the journey back through Dalaman and Jet2

[antler]

 
Abi Tours picked us up at 5.30pm prompt for the 2hr journey back to Dalaman Airport. "Antalya?" I said.  "No, Bodrum!" he replied laughing. We chose to stay in the air conditioned People Carrier at the comfort break, but Driver took a 10 minute break.

The Airport seems to have tightened up its policy on liquids compared to last year. We took some cans of drinks through the first scanning machines, immediately inside the Airport Doors. This gave us chance to use them in the long queue at check in and we waited until the latest possible moment to go through Passport Control and the final scan where remaining liquids were thrown away. So hang onto your drinks until the second check.

In the Food Court it was rather like Kalkan Market, as all I could hear was “How mooooch?!”.  People were not expecting to pay TL4.6 for their small bottle of mineral water that may have cost them TL0.5 on the Kalamar Road. That’s a multiple of 9 and much has already been said about these prices on this Forum.

The Lads had saved some remaining TL for their “snack”, choosing a Double Zinging McWotsit Meal, for about TL 27. They pointed out that was about the same price as their favourite Fillet Steak in KAYA – that’s £11.74?  They must have “gone large”.

Jet 2 made up for it, though, with a cracking deal. Two litres of Jack Daniels for £20 with the £5 voucher printed on the Boarding Pass if you checked-in on line. Similar Smirnoff Blue.

It was a question of “same seat, different day” on the flight back, but the tray table would not lie flat, wedging itself against my Kalkan Curve, with a sharp pain every time the guy in front moved. But he needed to move, as people in the A-B-C row adjacent to him decided to change the baby's  nappy and spread the little dear out across the seats. The stench was awful, and they fanned the air with the in-flight magazine, while their fellow passengers in D-E-F enjoyed their Pork Casserole and plastic bread.

But I could only think of one thing as I gasped for fresh air. I was hanging my arms over the edge of the infinity pool up at The Mediteran, looking out to sea. The whole of Kalkan Bay spread out before me, as a yacht full of Beautiful People headed out to sea in the direction of Kas, only to feel the jerk of the plane as it hit the tarmac in Leeds.



That’s me done for this year! 

Cheers,

Antler

Linkback: https://www.enjoykalkan.com/forum/index.php?topic=6083.0

[dancing ninja]

Well Antler that was another great report . Now that you are back it would be intresting to know which were your "fave" restaurants along with the best meals.

[maryjane]

My Dear Antler - to use the old adage - "no pain, no gain!"   Hope you had a clothes peg with you!
In my book, the worst feeling is being back in the UK, thinking "this time yesterday etc, etc!  Yes, we have warm weather here at present, but not Turkey weather.   Please keep us all informed as to your plans for next year?  Am counting the days until my hard earned holiday- the first EFES, great!  (Then loads of tears on the plane taking off from Dalaman en route to UK after the holiday, Give my regards to Lincs (born and bred there).

[Babs]

mmmmm....let me guess.....Mussakka....table 31??

[kalkan4eva]

Antler it has been a joy to read your wonderfully atmospheric reports. Looks as though your second trip to Kalkan has been as memorable as your first.
Thank you for taking the trouble to post everyday whilst you were there and get some help for the inevitable Kalkan Blues which will hit...oooh right about now

[antler]

 
Hi dancing ninja!

Well, I guess the daily postings confirm what the personal favourites were, but every day we seemed to come across something new. Like on our last night at Mussakka, when Ollie had the Sea Bass Fish Cakes and Mrs A had the “Summer Steak”; both were absolutely gorgeous, and I remembered a work colleague came back from Kalkan last September oooozing about this Summer Steak in a Balsamic Dressing with pine nuts, and I just didn’t get it – until I tried it!

But we also enjoyed the simplicity of Oz Adana and Meydan, this year. Real chill-out stuff, Pides and Salad with an Efes.

We also loved the Nar steak and had so many people advising us to try it. The Fillet Steak on a bed of Ricotta Risotto was superb.

And of course, the chill-out at Chillies, with its openness, contemporary feel and cool music; this was great for us as it was so close to the Mediterranean Apartments. A huge range of meze on display in the open kitchen, enticingly looking so fresh.

All of these places played a part in creating a fabulous holiday.

Cheers

Antler

[dancing ninja]

Thanks for that Antler you have been a great help, i was in Kalkan last year same time as you and caught the "Kalkan bug". I will visit Mussaka,Adams,kalamaki the Nar and a few other faves this year and try some of the ones you frequented.   
Will say hello to Adam for you........ cheers mate!

[Rockykalamar]

Hi I'll be there Friday. Could you tell me where Adams is, please?

[antler]

 
Adam's Restaurant is on the road to Kas, about 4 or 5 kilometres from the centre of Kalkan.

[Blue Lizard]

Adams phone number.....+0090  242 844 3232 
 
he will pick you up...

[Lancs lass]

Thanks for the fab reports Antler, you've added many more things (especially eateries) to my 'to-do' list which was already ridiculously long!


I'd like to go up to the Mediteran, but thought I'd read elsewhere that it's now exclusive to residents, I take it from your visits that's not the case and they don't mind visitors just turning up? Did they call a taxi for you to get back to town or did you pre-arrange?


Only 10 day to go!! 

[antler]

 
Hi Lancs Lass!
 
They didn't mind us just turning up. We do have lunch there and so we spend some money as well as using their gorgeous pool.
 
I have a local taxi guy's number in my mobile (Emre Goktepe - 0090-536-323-2853) and I just call him, or ask Reception to call; if they are not too busy they will even drop you back into town.
 
They are linked with Indigo Beach Club so can arrange your watersports for you, taking you there in an air-cooled, leather-clad Land Cruiser. The Lads thought this was the ultimate luxury, and far better than going across to Kalkan Beach Park, who use Indigo Water Sports anyway.
 
Enjoy your holiday in only 10 days!
 
Antler
 
 

[Chucky]

Oooh I was getting all excited then..... for a second there, I thought Emre was a leather-clad Land Cruiser!!!!

[Lancs lass]

Ta for the extra info Antler, tel number is really useful. As for the water sports, the most exercise I'll be probably doing is swimming out to the pontoon at Mahal