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Offline philrose

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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2015, 11:32:09 AM »
Think these give an idea what Macri\Makriv was like..







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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2015, 12:19:18 PM »
The fort was occupied during the Crusades and was part of a chain of beacons along the coast. Sovalye Island was named after the Knights or Chevaliers of St. John. There are the ruins of another couple of small outposts and beacons along the forest road between Fethiye and Kaya and on the headland behind Af Kule Monastery and also a number of sentry posts scattered along the trails.

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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2015, 13:01:32 PM »
"Good wine & figs".

Shame that the Greeks took their expertise with them when they left.

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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2015, 13:27:25 PM »
There is a lot of very good wine produced and consumed in Kaya. Generally, you'll only get to sample it if you live there or are a guest of someone "within the circle" ( daire içinde ). Figs are freely available thoughout the valley if you make the effort to search them out.

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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2015, 18:36:05 PM »
KKOB      When is the best time to go free-fig picking sir.?

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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2015, 18:41:07 PM »
"free-fig picking"

Try saying that after a few Efes!

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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2015, 20:39:59 PM »
The best figs are available from mid-september and, provided the locals haven't harvested them already, you'll find them in the river valley between Hiroshima and Kaya and also on the headland surounding Af Kule. There are also 3 or 4 on the old greek road between Kaya and Fethiye.

While you're out searching for figs also keep an eye out for carob or locust bean trees. Even if you're not keen on them, they're a great free, non-toxic treat for dogs.

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Re: A Glimpse into Greek Kaya
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2015, 21:01:36 PM »
We have several fig trees in our garden - both green and black. We love them but last year there were so many, we couldn't possibly eat them all ourselves.

If they crop to the same level this year, we'll definitely have plenty to spare for any CBF-ers who would like some....




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