| We enjoyed two anchorages en route to Datca, located about two-thirds the way down the peninsula. At times the mountains along this coast took on a red hue. Our first stop was in the lovely cove of Kuyula Buku. When the Turkish Republic was formed in 1923, Turkey chose to become a secular state and follow the traditions of its European neighbors. Hence, Sunday was the day of rest, not Friday like normally found in Muslim countries. As this Sunday was a very warm day, Turkish families were out enjoying the beach and having picnics or barbeques under the trees. Our second anchorage was in Kuruca Buku, a cove situated next to a holiday village and Turkish retirement community. |
