After Ekincik, we headed 30 nautical miles east to Fethiye Gulf, and in particular Skopea Limani, an area on the west side of Fethiye Gulf encompassing a dozen islands and countless coves.  As we entered this area we encountered hot furnace winds.  These dry, strong winds were known to occasionally blow here, and it was as if someone had opened huge furnace doors.
In Skopea Limani, we spent eight days anchored in Boynuz Buku.  Our arrival also marked the beginning of a six day heat wave with temperatures in the low 100�s.  There couldn�t have been a better place to survive a heat wave than in Boynuz Buku with its lush green setting and many amenities.  Every evening we headed to shore to enjoy a beer under the restaurant�s shady trees with our Canadian cruising friends Liz and Jim.  If we needed to take on water there was cool spring water available, and trash service was also provided.  Even an ice cream man came by once or twice a day selling ice cream.  Moreover, swimming in Boynuz Buku was a great way to cool down, especially as we didn�t have air-conditioning.  We easily could have stayed longer, but by Monday, July 2, we had run out of supplies and needed to head into Fethiye.
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