Todays blog title is brought to you by John The Accountant, who just this morning posted that classic Weather Report sketch from The Fast Show, starring the irreplaceable Caroline Ahearn.
Summary of the sketch is that a cloud is forecast over a tourist destination, where the rest of the country is “Scorchio”. It brings the tourist economy to a halt. A single cloud. We have two. Apocalypse incoming…
A leisurely coffee & cheese butty for breakfast, whilst contemplating that once again we have no plan. Which is fine.
I do suspect however that after Charlie’s chunder exertions from yesterday, he will be keen on doing bugger-all today.
However, taking into account Kurban Bayramı, and the traffic as reported in yesterdays Fethiye Times, particularly the paragraph about disappointment in Fethiye, as it seemed everyone headed to Olu & Hisarönü, and the fact it’s Market tomorrow, I suggested a mid-avo jaunt into Fethiye.
As we’ve not been, and we have loads of recommended bars & restaurants, it would be a shame to go later in our last week, only to find its worth a few trips.
Jane went down to the pool, but due to all of my snorkelling yesterday, and lack of sunblock discipline, my lower back is, to quote Caroline Ahern, “scorchio, scorchio”. Do watch that clip if you get a chance – it’s a classic! I decided to chill on the balcony instead.
Around 3:30pm we headed down, via feeding the goat in a very Gary Neville way, to the Taksi rank & jumped a Joe to Fethiye centre.
Thanks, Gary Neville…
Dropped off at ‘Umbrella Street’ we had a mooch around Old Town first. Seemed quiet and a lot more relaxed than down at Oludeniz, which I presume is in part due to everyone heading for the beaches during Beyrami.
After Umbrella Street we ended up on the harbour front. A lovely, yet very hot stroll around meant it didn’t take long to dehydrate, so a pit stop was required. We stopped at Genis, which, having read the menu would be a decent stop-off for food as well.
Sated, we had another wander around and took a walk through the fish market, past the Reis fish restaurant. The dishes being served looked proper tasty! Another trip required here, methinks! Even Charlie said is smelled really nice. We did give a mention to my little Sis, who with one (albeit very large*) nostril of that aroma, would have made Charlie’s upchuck efforts on the boat yesterday, look Vanerama North League level.
* [Edit: since my sister has now read this, I am reliably informed that the preferred term is “generous”]
We then headed to Büyükev Bar & Kitchen, where I’d had a tip-off I’d get some decent craft beer & a steak noodle dish that was tidy.
Craft Beer was indeed available, and I can confirm that the Gara Guzu brewery do a fine saison Mayhos(h) – perfect in this heat!
We screwed up immediately when ordering food however. We ordered two “beer plates” as starters. Both were sharing plates and each would easily feed 3-4 people. Chips were sacrificed at the expense of giving the mains a decent go.
Now seemingly a complimentary amuse bouch, tonight’s feline offering was a mum, with kittens, plus a bashed-up cat with an ear with erectile dysfunction.
Starters finished and the mains were served. Portion sizes seem to be somewhat “American”, meaning one feeds two, two feeds a hungry three.
All the food was once again really well cooked & very tasty. My steak noodles were as per recommendation, and Jane & Charlie’s Chicken & Beef quesadillas were also really nice. Particularly the chicken according to Mum Cat…cheeky sod!
Once done we called for “Hesap, Lütfen”, although I couldn’t resist buying a Gara Guzu glass. Not that I expect it to make it home, as my beer glassware track record is poor at best.
Anyway, hot, full & tired, we returned home early, but we will go back to Fethiye, I’m sure. Tbh, I rate it higher than Oludeniz, mainly because it’s not as touristy & busy though. Each to their own though.
Washing machine on, a cold beer, telescope out and some stargazing and even a little astrophotography on the house telescope, before an early night.
The plan for tomorrow is to plan the planning for tomorrow.
And to the sound of calling peacocks and a Beyrami celebration Spotify playlist in the distance, I bid you adieu for another evening!
Chris x
Well I hope that Charlie was well enough today to order (White Meat) 🤣 it does sound like you are enjoying it . I am surprised that it wasn’t You that chundered on the boat yesterday.. Well done .! Xxx
Indeed, my generous (preferred term) nostrils would not have enjoyed the fish whiff at all !🤢 Enjoy more days of nothing! ☀️🍻 xxx