Well We Are Here

[Blue Lizard]

If you call him that and it is not his name you may wait a long time to be served!!

[Lizilu20]

 

[Joeyloveskalkan]

Went to Kalkan Park Beach yesterday for a lazy day. It has been updated since the last time we were there. A new decking area in front of the small bar that is always shut when we are there. The sunbeds and parasols are new. Still not many there. Probably get busier now the families that have arrived have got their bearings.

We were going to go for a walk to Bob's place today but it is very hot. Will leave until later in the week, maybe it will be cooler. Forecast is for a bit of cloud tomorrow.

Our friends return home today so hopefully our alcohol intake will return to normal. Have drunk far too much the last few days.

Did I say we ate at Rosemary the other night and the food was amazing. For the vegetations out there the artichoke in chef's special sauce is delicious. OH days the lamb shish which he said was cooked to perfection.

Sat in Merkez again. Even with the changes we still come back every day. We love it for watching people go in the bag shops opposite.

Jo

[Holidaylover28]

Luvin the trip reports, helps get into the holiday mood. It's a shame there wasn't photographs to go with 

[Babs]

Hope you're wrong about the wether forecast Jo we are on a boat trip tomorrow 

[Chris_S]

Dare I ask how you say Mr Happy's real name without offending anyone?  I have a clue now why he always insists we call him by his alternative!

Nice to know someone else whiles away time watching the comings and goings at the bag shop(s)....

[Joeyloveskalkan]

Went in the bag shops today. Came out without anything though.

After a cloudy start, turned out nice again Gromet. Went for a walk on the new road past Kalkan Suites. Very peaceful out there at the moment. Light lunch on Coriander. Melon juice in Merkez. Bag shop investigation then swimming. Lovely day.

Sorry don't do exciting.

Sat in Black and Gold listening to live music. She is warming up now and sounding quite good. Tapas very tasty.

J

[kalkan4eva]

Sounds like my kinda day! Thanks for keeping us updated, Jo 

[Lizilu20]

There's nothing nicer than relaxation in Kalkan, just watching the world go by is lovely. Exciting is definitely optional - it just seems to be that what ever we do involves some kind of drama! 

Glad you're having a lovely holiday. 

[Bob & Jayne]

Bag shopping, swimming, lunching, Black and Gold, sounds exciting to me Jo, glad your having a fab time, and keep the posts coming, enjoying reading them.  Thank you.

J

[Joeyloveskalkan]

Walk to Bob's Cafe and Bar today. Lovely breeze on the road there. Not much going on in Kisla but great view back to Kalkan. Sorry no photos, don't know how to post these on my phone.

Spending far too much time in Merkez again and it's not even raining this year. Great place to finish the evening with a drink or two. I would rather here than Moonlight Bar myself. Have decided better value to have a glass of wine each with dinner and share a bottle in Merkez. No rush by the time we get here. Quiet at the moment but it is quite early by Kalkan standards.

Only a couple of days to go and already feeling sad.

J

[Joeyloveskalkan]

That's it then the holiday is over and we are back home.  The sun is shining but is not that warm, not by Kalkan standards anyway.  The first lot of washing is done and we are trying to work out what to have for lunch as the fridge is empty.

Just a quick update on our final dinner choices.  Returned to Coriander on Wednesday and had another lovely meal.  There was live music over at the Lime Bar so we stayed in our seat at Coriander because we could hear it from there.  We wish Coriander all the best with there new venture.  Our final meal was at Mussakka in their new position.  Rest assured it is as good as ever with that view to go with it.  We do like Mussakka as they look after you the same whether you just want two main courses and a drink each or whether you go for the full blown three courses and a bottle of wine.  It was a great way to spend our last evening.

The promised rain on our last day did not materialise that goodness.  We had a wander around and a Turkish Tea in Fener.  A little sad that this was only the third time that we had been there when normally we would have been there every day.  Things change however and you have to find different venues.

I am now signing off and will let someone else keep you entertained.

Jo

[Lizilu20]

Thanks for the reports and updates Jo. Just what I needed to keep me going. We really must try coriander this year as it seems to have such consistently good reports. Glad you're home safe. 

[kalkan4eva]

Thanks for taking the time to post, Jo. I've loved catching up with your holiday and it sounds as though you had a great time. Cant wait to try Coriander and Mussakka is a favourite so good to hear all is well, despite the new location.

[Chris_S]

Just for the record, posting photos isn't straightforward here!

See my post "Posting Pictures" in the General Discussion.

I hope it helps...

[IssyG]

We haven't been to Kalkan since 2013 (although we started visiting in 2005) where is Coriander?  Keep reading the great reviews and want to try it in July.
Thanks

[Blue Lizard]

Just up from Kaya Restaurant roundabout..going towards market more or less opp Swan pub