Turkey (2)!

[ChristoT]

I spent a year in Turkey in 89/90 before heading to the armpit of the universe (nigeria) for 5 years.  Married a turkish girl, and have
spent about 2m there every year, since 90, apart from last 2 yrs when health intervened.  I love the 5 day "blue cruises".  Her family have a few summer houses in Kusadasi,  on the beach front.  Her brother lived in Izmir,  When you pick up the lingo, you can just start bus hopping your way round the country.  The only bit I haven't seen is the black sea coast.    But, I've seen 80% of the country.    Great if your'e a lamb lover!     
Plus, it's funny when you go into the local kebab shop and order in Turkish.  Even more so when I wear my Fenerbache football top.  The only difference is that in Turkey, you dont' encounter the cocky turk cunts that seem to have been vomited out of Turkey into the UK.    Reeking Kurds....................they sour Turkey's reputation in exactly the same manner as the England football yobbos did for the UK.  The only problem is that visiting Turkey,  most English folk are only likely to encounter peasants, working as waiters, tour guides, etc,  or spend their time in bile inducing "English" or "Irish" bars.  And form a narrow minded view of the country.


Maybe it was the English flag on a table in a Turkish restaurant in Turkey that got me wondering.  WTF?  Was there an international on?

My parents have been keeping the boat in Marmaris for the past 6 years or so now, and Mum is learning the language. Even when you don't speak much Turkish, if you just know a few words, I've noticed the Turks do appreciate the effort of you trying.

Kusadasi is lovely, but I prefer the Fethiye Korfezi and the Skopea Limani for sailing. As for the Turkish people, they are the most friendly, welcoming people I have ever met. As for waiters etc, the nicest Turks I've ever met (which is saying something!) are the Dondar family who run a restaurent pontoon in Boynuz Buku, south of Gocek. Also, I've noticed that all the Turks who emigrate have a rep abroad for arrogance, laziness and generally being ne'er do-wells - such a contrast from the hard working ethos of the people I've met in Turkey itself!