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Merhaba,
  Done is better than good, so here is Sinop part 2 such as it is.
Ru
Sinop part 2
Another perspective about the nuclear power plant to be built in Sinop….
“But now, a plan by Istanbul’s powerful Anadolu Group to build a 1,200 M…

Merhaba,
  It seems like forever ago that we were in Sinop wearing hats and scarves, sweaters and rain gear.  We only really had one day.  If I had the chance to go back, I would.
Ru
Sinop in the news, rather than in the ancient past…….

Friday night and the music is gearing up on Bar Street
Merhaba
     Before they sailed off for some Mediterranean coastal cruising, Mary, Rick and I hiked up to the towers on the hill behind the marina.  It was something they w…

Merhaba,
  People are coming and going from the marina: some sailing off for far-away places and some just to cruise around the Greek Islands before returning here for the winter.  We hope to be on our way in the next few weeks.  An exci…

Merhaba,
   Today was a day for doing boat work.  I went to Turkish lessons in the morning but then the afternoon was a trip to the carpet man to order a replacement carpet for the pilot house and engine room. We took the old one on the …

Merhaba,
   Our pals Mary and Rick sailed off Friday morning and since then my walks have been quite lonely.  Their friendship meant a lot and was one reason we really enjoyed being here at the marina.  We could always count on them…

Merhaba,
    Yesterday afternoon DoraMac was moved forward along the dock to accommodate the “stage” being set up for an evening performance.  I can’t tell you what or why about the performance, only that it was very VERY loud…

Merhaba,
   Last night we celebrated the 88th birthday of everyone’s favorite cruiser gal, Joan.  A once upon a time circus performer ( her family owned the circus) she still knows how to take the stage.  Everyone had a lovely nig…

Merhaba,
   I’ve almost out the door to Joan’s 88th birthday party.  We have the banner and flowers and some gifts.  Maybe 15 people will be there; maybe 30.  Not sure.  Thankfully her husband Bill is home from his eme…

Merhaba
  Mustafa Kemal Atatὒrk is the most famous personage in Turkey and I’m guessing mostly none of you know much/anything about him.  This email is all about Atatὒrk.
Ru
Ankara Trip Day 1:  Email # 2

Our last stop of the da…