Observations from an alien Dalyan noob

**Sparks** · 22-08-2009, 01:59 PM

Dalyan according to a stranger:

The village seems to be dıvided into two areas.

South of the mosque is petite Marmaris with a shopping street selling the usual things. And cafes/restaurants/bars where you can enjoy the favourite football team on TV while drinking carlsberg.

Further south is a more quiet area with restaurants on both side of the road, those at the river bank is slightly more expensive than those on the opposite side of the road.

The checkpoint between the two areas is a restaurant announcing something like no TV no noise no hazzle we want Dalyan a quiet place.

Mosquitos:
They are rather small, their initial 'prick' can be felt, so it is easy to finish them off before they can do further harm.
The first evening i had an encounter with five of them. Thereafter no attacks, guess the combination Efes and Anadolu cigarrettes is the ultimate weapon.

River:
The water is clean running slowly from the lake towards the sea. Perfect for swimming.

Kaunos:
South of the boat coop there is a rowing boat service that can ferry you to the opposite bank of the river. Return ticket YTL 3.5
On the other bank an old woman and her family sells refreshments, i prefer pancake and Efes.
Walk about 25 mins down the road wıth the lykian tombs to the right, then follow the sign to the entrance up a small road on the left hand.
The entrance fee to Kaunos is YTL 8
The area is large but not as developed as Efesos.

The internet cafe is opposite the gas statıon next to migros.

Thıs was the first week, two weeks till i have to return to the cold and rain.

Entschuldigen my anglese ...

**Andy** · 22-08-2009, 02:39 PM