Life Aboard Our Floating Home

Photo: s/y Gyatso at anchor in Turkey. Credit: L.Borre
s/y Gyatso at anchor in Turkey.

Logbook Entry

Date: 3/24/10
Location: Marmaris, Turkey

In hopes of the galley countertop project being competed today, we’ve decided to move back onboard our floating home after five months of living on land even though the cabin is a total wreck (see Galley sink and countertop refit). Lisa tried to look at the bright side and commented, “At least I don’t feel like a fish out of water anymore.”

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Around Town in Marmaris, Turkey

The kebab shop owner was happy to have a new fan.

Logbook Entry

Date: 3/21/10
Location: Marmaris, Turkey

On aspect of our cruising life is getting to know where everything is in the many towns we visit. It’s like a treasure hunt finding our way around a new town and figuring out where to buy groceries and other necessary supplies. We also search for reasonably-priced restaurants and shops to sample the local food specialties. We spent this winter living on land while Gyatso was hauled-out in Marmaris, Turkey, but the process of discovering our temporary home was no different than when we’re living aboard.

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Daily Life at the Boatyard in Marmaris, Turkey

Photo: dolmus minibus in Marmaris, Turkey. Credit: L.Borre.
After a long day of work at the boatyard, David boards the dolmus (minibus) that operates between the town of Marmaris and Yat Marine on the other side of the bay.

Logbook Entry

Date: 3/7/10
Location: Marmaris, Turkey

We’ve rented a small apartment in town and commute by dolmus (minibus) to the marina where we are preparing Gyatso for another sailing season.  It’s a 20-minute ride that we really enjoy — it gives us a chance to watch spring unfold in this part of the world.

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