Music: Aegean Sailor [Omar Faruk Tekbilek /
Süleyman the Magnificent / Celestial Harmonies]: 3 min excerptFOÇA - 2
Photographs and Commentary by Debra Jan Bibel
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This day in Foça was actually spent off its coast at sea, enjoying the marine air, the warmth, the sights of weathered cliffs and rocks, and, for some, a dip into the Aegean. It was a time to unwind and relax. And the lunch was both appropriate and delicious. Come aboard . . .
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| Our vessel for the excursion. | Some folks preferred the lower deck, but others chose this upper deck, still keeping in the shade. | Others opted for sunbathing. | Behind the stern some seagulls appear. | And their friends arrive. | More assemble. |
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A scene from Hitchcock's The Birds?The reason was that food for lunch was being prepared and scraps were frequently thrown overboard. |
We motor out. | The chalk banks do not resist well the cave-producing force of waves. | The islets Orak and Incir are traditionally designated as the Siren's Rocks of Homer. The Siren's song was the play of the wind. |
Swimmers. |
Swimming to the cliffs. |
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| The rocky shoreline. | Hidden inlets. | And hidden caves. | The force of wind sculpted these mini city-like structures. | More caves, which continue under water. | Rock slides. |
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| Another cave tucked into a inlet. | Narrow passages. | Another fantastic wind sculpture. | The sheering power of wind. | Heading out to a new area. | These boats came from Greece. |
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| The water is crystal clear. | An amusing sign. | A rich person's hideaway. | Joshkun and the national game. | Lunch is ready! Simple but fine. | Enjoying the meal. |
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| Conversation over the meal. | A second boat shares our destinations. | Yuval opens his oud case for some music. | Malcolm and Joshkun provide harmony and percussion. | The old friends perform. | Last chance to cool off. |
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Back to Foça, we go our individual ways for dinner or snack. I had to get another chocolate pastry. The next morning we travel to Izmir to catch an airplane to Istanbul. |
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| Passing a regatta as we return to port. | |||||