Wish I was still there

[itstime]

Got back last night from a truly wonderful holiday.
Never been in September before, usually July and October, but decided this year to go for July and September.
What an amazing time we had
Managed to see the Operatic duo performing at the harbour and felt so priveliged to witness a spectacular performance set in a stunning location.
Was at Fener on Tuesday night for the Jazz/swing performance and thoroughly enjoyed it and also saw much of the 3 day wedding celebration over the weekend with fireworks and dancing at the harbour on Saturday night and on Sunday the drive through the village down to the harbour where the bridal party had another party again down at the harbour.

The rest of the holiday was spent doing nothing other than lazing by the pool and down at the beach
As usual eat and drank far too much Went to our usual favourites, Olive Garden, Fener, Akin but also tried for the first time Seaport and Mussakka down at the harbour. Seaport was excellent but oh dear the service at Musakka was shocking Food when it eventually arrived was delicious but to be honest after waiting almost an hour and a half for our main course I'd have gladly accepted anything. Lots of people grumbling about the time they had been waiting and at one table I overhead someone telling the waiter that if food didn't arrive within ten minutes then they were all leaving. They had also been waiting for over an hour. The restaurant was busy but surely they're used to it being busy and should have been able to cope.
Usual spot at Merkez post dinner, people watching and enjoying copious amounts of Abajedam (sp?)
Managed to refrain from bag purchasing but did get a Mulberry purse as a gift for someone else.
All in all a perfect holiday with perfect weather, lovely and warm during the day but very comfortable at night. No rain at all and only an hour or so of broken cloud on Sunday afternoon.
Very sad to leave as it seems such a long time to wait til next July


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[alisonh]

Glad you enjoyed your holiday istime, we also returned last night after a fantastic 11 days and I echo your thoughts entirely - what a wonderful time it was to be in Kalkan.  Perfect weather, warm seas and plenty of spectacular entertainment.

Will do a report in the next day or two but would agree with you about Mussakka, it was one of our favourites earlier in the year but we also found service slightly lacking - we were charged for drinks that didn't arrive and felt a little uncomfortable asking them to take it off the bill.

I'm afraid I didn't manage to refrain from a bag purchase, got myself a lovely Jimmy Choo shoulder bag -  first handbag in 9 visits, don't know how I've managed to resist for so long!

[Lizilu20]

Sounds like you had a great holiday itstime, really enjoyed your review and looking forward to reading yours alison h 

[kalkan4eva]

must echo itstime and alisonh...fantastic break, as usual....the weather was fantastic we've come back more tanned than in the whole of our three weeks in August when it was unbearable to lie on a sunbed for more than 10 mins.
Shame about Musakka - we went in August when it was incredibly busy but didn't particularly notice the slow service - perhaps they've lost some staff towards the end of the season..?
alisonh....9 visits and only one bag...my BH wants to marry you

[JenJen]

Sounds like you had a lovely relaxing holiday, itstime!  We will have to try Seaport next time.  Must admit the big seafood display has always put me off a bit but I've heard they do great veggie food too.  It looked a lot brighter and more inviting this year after their makeover too

[Babs]

We are going to give Musakka a go because of the brilliant reviews over this season...will report back! Incidentally how many bags this year kalkan4eva?? 

[alisonh]

Yes, I would certainly give Musakka a try as the food is delicious and it was one of our favourites earlier this year.  They were particularly busy last week so perhaps it was just one of those nights, mistakes do happen when under pressure and it won't put us off going again.

Kalkan4eva - I'm a bit of a bargain hunter, more of a shoe person than handbags.  When my BH says 'another new dress/shoes' I can always say yes, a bargain - reduced to half price!  But who knows, if I get some admiring glances whilst swanning around town with my Jimmy Choo, it may be the first of many

Agree about the tan, my BH says he's never seen me so tanned and locals were commenting on his tan when we had only been there a week.

[leesyloo]

JenJen, do give Seaport a try next time they do a fabulous veggie musakka and a lovely aubergine & spicy tomato starter but I can't remember the name of it. 

[JenJen]

Ooh, thanks Leesyloo, I love veg mussaka so will try to remember that for next year! 

[kalkan4eva]

Babs...my personal tally was three this year plus an iphone cover that's being "shipped" by Nuri.
To my eternal credit we didn't make the kids eat in the Soup Kitchen every night so I could buy them this year....although I confess it did cross my mind
I love clothes and shoes too....my personal response to "is that a new dress.?" is "Nooohhh, I've had this ages "
alisonh, I guarentee that Jimmy Choo will be the first of many

[Babs]

3?....that's quite impressive!!