Join me for a day in Fethiye Turkey

what a lovely holiday you have just taken me on rose! it was nice and warm, had lovely views and was very interesting! thank you!
i think the red flower is a hibiscus??? and the trees almost look like orleander flowers ~ but i thought that was a shrub???
i loved the ducks and the baby dove story
also the ice cream and the apple drink

I enjoyed my visit to Turkey, it will be the only one I have because I will not fly, I hate aeroplanes. Lovely pictures and a brilliant blog, thank you Rose.

No, you are right, Sticki, those are oleanders. We have them as shrubs in our garden, but here they can grow into trees very easily - you just have to prune them into standards and away they go! They are all planted along the lakeside at Lago di Garda, and make a glorious sight. And "yes" to the hibiscus, too. We have a pair of them at the top of our garden steps, but they are just the boring bog-standard mauve ones. Must try getting one in that lovely scarlet. Rose, you must have had a wonderful time.

thanks gattina, i did wonder?? i should have remembered them from lago di garda but perhaps they were not in flower when we were there, i remember the magnolias being out tho.

Not a long trip at all... I enjoyed every moment..
... how nice that the baby duck was rescued ...
... the mosque and war memorial are wonderful ..
... and I enjoyed the ice cream :o)

I ALWAYS enjoy ice-cream, TT. Just a bit too much for my own good. Why do you think we moved here?

Hi Gattina... for more than one cornetto ? ;o)

Thanks stickie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it( I got there in the end , didn't I ) I thought it was probably Hibiscus and i also thought that oleanders were shrubs. Its a shame Olive that you won't fly. There was noone more nervous than me when we first went abroad ( still am). Its the only time I am quiet,when I'm on the plane.I have a book to read but can't relax enough to read it, but when we're their it is sooo worth it.Thanks for your lovely comments, I'm glad you also enjoyed it. It was a wonderful holiday Gattina,its nice to meet you and will have a look at your page.Terra the Turkish icecream is absolutely gorgeous,I must have put pounds on while we were there.Thanks for coming on this trip with me.

Lovely blog, enjoyed it. (the red flower is definitely an hibiscus by the way)

Thanks Sheilar, glad you enjoyed it.

Ah ha! It's my wee buddy Rose! I've caught up with you! Didn't you have fantastic weather?! I can feel the heat from here! Did the wee dove fall in the water? That was very kind of that man to put it back! The Mosque must have been magnificent to see in reality, the windows were gorgeous. The war memorial was very touching, it was a terrible situation.
You really must be nervous of flying, Rose, I can't imagine you being quiet!! Tehe! Only joshing pet! I used to buy the indoor hibiscus houseplants for Mum, given the choice she always wanted a red one! Beautiful sunset too, I think you had a fab time Rose!

Thanks Elizabeth for your lovely comments.Yes the dove did fall in the water. We couldn't believe how quick the man was jumping in to save it.I'll tell you something, we went on holiday with some friends a few years ago to Majorca and My friends hubby Jed, said that one of the reasons he was looking forward to the holiday with us was he couldn't wait to actually see ( or should I say hear) me being quiet! What cheek ! lol.

I really enjoyed that. Never been to Turkey before.
The flower you didn't know is a Hibiscus :o)
The Mosque was wonderful. So peaceful, and exquisitely decorated.

That was a lovely day. Any more?

Thanks for all your nice comments and the mosque, Hywell was breathtaking. The pictures don't do it justice.I have photos of going across to Calis on a water taxi and a boat trip and I did enjoy sharing it with you all. It brought lovely memories of the holiday back.Thanks for your comment Bilbobaggins.

Enjoyed that trip Rose, lovely photo`s, thankyou for sharing. Pleased you had a good time..

A lovely blog and pics Rose..and I have never been to Turkey either..not a lover of flying,but as you say,worth it..
That Mosque is fantastic,and so is the Monument..what artistic clever people they are..very moving,and the expressions say it all..Glad you had a great time..hope you show us your other pics..I love seeing different countries,and their history..:o)

Thanks for your lovely comments Lincslass and Bloomer, its worth all the nerves i suffer with as once we get off the plane I'm glad I did it.I'm 62 and we have only just started having holidays in the last 8 or so years and I love it. Perhaps you should try it just once Bloomer.

I still fly,Rose..but not over keen..like you,I am fine when I land..it won't stop me from going..I wouldn't mind trying Turkey,but OH doesn't fancy it..!.

Do you know , Bloomer ,we were exactly the same ,we have been to corfu,which we loved and Majorca and one of our friends who has been to Turkey 20 times and wont go anywhere else ,said don't knock it until you've tried it.We love it.Ovacik ,and it is our 3rd time there is a quieter resort and the people don't hassle you there. It is also a good base to visit Fethiye and Oludeniz (about 15 mins on the dolmus. These people can't do enough for you.

Thank you for that,Rose..I will keep it in mind,it sounds lovely :o)

Thankyou for taking us on a trip to Turkey really enjoyed it.

me too! Love the stained glass in the mosque.

I'm glad you both enjoyed it . Thanks for your comments.Perhaps I should be on commision with the travel agents!lol.