Newbie to Calis ,couple of questions please.

[KH]

Thanks to everyone who has has posted for me ,brilliant tips and very helpful.  The directions too will help us so much. Especially as we will need to find the market on our first day there.    Roll on August I can't wait to go   

I am looking forward to the market Saga Louts ,and we love pancakes ,even the fussy younger child will be happy to eat them so that't good to know.

[Jacqui Harvey]

We buy Danish bacon in the Pork shops and it's very good.  Lots of people will tell you they bring bacon over, but it is against the law to import meats into Turkey, so it's a chance you take.  We see no point when it's available locally.

[stoop]

The only advice I would add is - don't be tempted to buy lots and lots of fruit from the market. It is lovely and so very tempting to buy loads - but it does over-ripen very quickly - even in the fridge. It's probably because it doesn't have loads of chemicals sprayed on it to make it last longer (as in the UK). It does taste much nicer though.

Shops do sell fresh fruit and it's probably more cost effective to buy little, more often, than buy loads and throw out lots of it.

One other thing - try some Pide (Turkish pizza) it's cheap and really lovely.

[suehugh]

Sorry to hijack this post, but can you easily get the following in say Kipa.
Garlick powder or granules, hot chili powder, turmeric powder, ground cinnamon, shower gels,
Thanks. Did not spot them in Migros on last visit.a

[Saga Louts]

You can get all herbs ans spices in dried form at most supermarkets. I have discovered that unless I recognise them I can find the enligh name in small print usually on back.
Dont forget you can buy lovely fresh herbs on market but probably not worth it unless you use a lot though I have bought them and dried them myself but wont last as long as processed ones.

[suehugh]

Thanks Sagalouts.

[Scunner]

Be careful when buying Turkish saffron, it isn't as effective as back home. You only need a few strands of saffron in the UK for your recipes. In Turkey if it asks for a few strands you'll need around 6 carrier bags full.

[hubblebubbles]

One other point might be worth mentioning is do not be alarmed if your children get a lot of attention from the waiters etc.. It is quite normal here as they have a genuine love of children and like to make a fuss of them . If you enjoy your holiday so  much ( and I hope you do ) they will remember you next  year !!!

[Jacqui Harvey]

The waiters and shop keepers are so welcoming and they love children so much and really do make a fuss of them.   
My Granddaughter has a wonderful time with all the attention she gets and it's so nice to see waiters who she gets to know kissing her and knowing how innocent and well meaning it all is.

[Susiepink]

There's a small aqua park not far from Dolphin roundabout towards Fethiye, and don't forget you can do a boat trip, my children always loved a boat trip. Good day out and not expensive, I've not done one yet this year but they are usually about £12 including lunch, less for kiddies.