Five kilometers before Marmaris, our first hitch: bus break-down (the first of three)

Pool at our apart-hotel in Marmaris

Marmaris: Sinem (one of Brian's students), Brian and Nihal, Jenga at Drago's

Sertac's (Sinam's boyfriend) jewelry shop, Brian, Nihal and of course Pally

Sinem and Daddy take Nihal and Brian out to dinner in Marmaris; hilltop overlooking the city

Boat-cruise to Dalyon: view of Marmaris from the sea

Passing "Paradise Island" on the boat-cruise to Dalyon

Boat-cruise to Dalyon: Brian in the river amidst the reeds (looking to spot some giant sea turtles)

Nihal, staying out of the sun on the Dalyan boat while Brian continues the search for giant sea turtles (or normal little turtles which he will later insist were baby sea turtles)

Boat-cruise to Dalyon: The ancient Lycian cliff-side rock tombs at Dalyan

Icmeler: 15-minute slow dolmus ride up the coast from Marmaris. Plush beach clubs with Euro-trash designs and comfy pillows (nevermind the scortching sun)

Icmeler, a few drinks later

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