Take me to the Water

When I last saw you, we were quad biking through the dusty roads and getting rather muddy, so on our next day in Turkey we decided we needed something a little more relaxing….a boat trip.

Up fairly early again, we wandered down to the beach and boarded a boat for the day. We were surprised at how quiet our boat was and so took to sunbathing on the top deck.

The water was crystal clear and it reflected the brightest shade of blue I've ever seen.
It wasn't long before we were sailing along to our first stop.

As the sun in Turkey reached almost 40 degrees, you did not have to tell us twice to jump in.

The water was cold but fresh.

For our next stop, we went to a place called 'Butterfly Island'.
Our driver told us you could trek half an hour up to the waterfall to see the butterflies but as we had only an hour, we decided to snorkel instead. 

And relax too. 

The chef on board cooked some lunch on the barbecue and we eat happily, knowing we had nothing to do for the rest of the day.

Our next stop was at 'St Nicholas Island'. We were told that the view from the top was worth the steep climb and that on a clear day you could see the island of Rhodes.
Naturally I had to see this view.

On the way, we stopped to take pictures of the church ruins and got a little carried away shall we say....

These are some of my favourites photos I took on the holiday.
Our last stop of the day was to a little cove, where because of a natural spring, the water was meant to be quite cold.
Let me tell you now that cold was an understatement......it was freezing.

I promise you I'm in there somewhere.
After a wonderful day at sea, we went back to our favourite restaurant by the beach.

I thoroughly recommend Turkey for any kind of Summer Holiday. Whether you are looking
for a bit of adventure or simply want to relax on the beach, there is something here for everyone.

The question is, where will we go next?

Quad Biking in Turkey 2

After spending a few days relaxing in the sun we decided it was time for something a little more adventurous. Turkey had lots to offer so we opted for a morning of quad biking. 

Up early and ready to go, we set off at 7am to try and beat the blazing morning sun.

 After our short safety demonstration and a quick lesson in how to use the bikes....we were off.

We raced down roads and through country lanes, into a traditional Turkish village where we passed the local gentlemen selling their fruit on the side of the road. 

 We sailed past, giving them a nod and a wave.

 Before being let loose on the dirt tracks.

I love how you can see the dust settling in this picture. Trust me, it was pretty hard to see where you were going at times.

But it wasn't long before we were treated to this amazing view.

Once we had turned the engines off, the peace and tranquility that surrounded us was amazing. There wasn't a soul to be seen on the roads. For a short while you felt like you were awake before the rest of the world.

With the sun pouring down on us we soaked up the view.

And a few cheeky photos too. 

On the ride home we stopped at a traditional looking cafe for a cold coffee. I say 'cafe' but it was more like a shed with little sections of comfy sofas and cushions, helping you to cool down from the heat.

We paused to take a photo and suddenly realised how dirty our faces were.

All in all, a great morning and a new activity to tick off our list. 

My Week on Instagram

Well August has been a very busy month and even though this isn't quite 'a week' on Instagram, I thought I would share with you a few random pictures of what I've been up to recently.
I'll do another 'My Week on Instagram' post next week with the rest of the pictures.

I hope you enjoy seeing what I've been up to recently anyway.

You've probably seen my blog post on this 'A Hen Do To Remember' but this is a little shot from my day of Clay Pigeon Shooting. It was such a good experience and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

Cocktails at Steam and Rye

Not sure I have ever tried a cocktail with a fab ice lolly in it but it was amazing. A bit sickly towards the end but their choice of cocktails will keep you busy for many an hour. 

 Can you tell I like Cocktails? This was in Olu Deniz in Turkey at the end of July. 

Another picture from Turkey. I know this has been instagramed but the water was the clearest I think I have ever seen. Taken just by the island of St Nicholas on our boat trip. 

Turkey: The most amazing Caprese Salad.

After a morning of quad biking we stopped at this little traditional place for a quick drink. I just loved the little seating area. 

Getting ready for our last night in Turkey. Dress is from TFNC at Topshop. 

First day back from my holiday and yet more alcohol seems to have been consumed. Well, it is summer after all. 

Lights out. Lighting a candle in memory of all those who fought and lost their lives for us in World War One . May they never be forgotten. 

 Free ice cream did I hear you say? Yes, Ben and Jerry's ice cream vans have been popping up over London the last couple of weeks, giving away free Frozen Yoghurt flavored ice cream.

We ran like children through Soho Square to enjoy one of these.

The best bit......? The spoon changes colour when it's cold.

Until next time......

A Day at The Tennis

Firstly, let me apologise that this post is late but I felt that is still deserved to go up.

Anyway, back to the blog.

Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It is the only major tournament that is still played on grass, the game’s original surface, which gave the game its original name of “lawn tennis”.

I’ve been to Wimbledon once before but I managed to get tickets this year and obviously had to go.

We were blessed with glorious sunshine and so leisurely made our way to Wimbledon with a picnic and a chilled bottle of something fizzy. 

We began with a wander round the grounds, soaking up the sun and admiring the beautiful flowers that surround Centre Court. 

We watched a few of the Junior games on the outdoor courts. 

and admired the Men's Singles Board.

Unfortunately I couldn't get tickets for Centre Court but we did watch some great games on Court 1.

Wimbledon is set amongst beautiful grounds and on such a lovely day, Henman Hill was full to bursting. 

On the day that we went, we were lucky enough to watch Djokovic vs Dimitrov and then Federer vs Raonic from our spot on the hill. 

Trying my luck at a bit of umpiring. Career change maybe?

I cannot recommended at day at Wimbledon enough. 

You can buy tickets nearer the time but they are pretty expensive. And by 'pretty expensive' what I really mean is, they are a lot of money.

However.....you can enter the ballot. You won't know what you're going to get until nearer the time and you only have to pay for the tickets that you want. 

Even if you get a day pass, I promise you won't be disappointed. Just remember to get a glass of Pimms and some strawberries and cream....A day at Wimbledon is not complete without that.