End of voyage...

On Sunday mid-day, we arrived at Yalikavak in Bodrum, Turkey, finishing Dafne´s 15 day voyage from Split Croatia to Turkey. It was indeed a very colorful and rather eventful crossing. Apart from engine problems, Dafne performed exceptionally well and proved that she was still as seaworthy and elegant as she was 102 years ago.

We had a great and warm welcome with all the family waiting for us. Sanem and Sinan flew all the way from London the day before, and welcomed Dafne and us outside the harbour in a dinghy boat. There were also cameraman from the national TV and newspapers.

Champagne was popped upon our landfall and there was much interest from local yachtsman who came on board Dafne. Sanem, Sinan, my parents and Sanem,s parents, my sister and 9 months old nephew Can, my cousin were among the few who welcomed us.

Dafne is now safe and secure at her new berth in Yalıkavak. Special thanks to our crew Mick Groves and Ozlem Civi and especially to our skipper Anil Civi who brought us home safely.

Dafne and I are awaiting our next trip, probably to Knidos with Sanem and Sinan on board this time...