Beach day at Sile!

On Monday we decided to head out to Sile, a popular beach destination in Turkey. It took about an hour and a half to get out there, with a few busses along the way. But it was definitely worth the journey! During our walk to the beach area, Brent ran into a guy named Urg, who he played volleyball with a few weeks prior. Urg knew very little English and I know very little Turkish, but we managed to get across some conversation (?) about volleyball and other things. After a bit of warming up with the volleyball in which a few others joined us, we headed over to the courts. Urg and I played on a team and played very well! We took on a range of different competition and managed to fend them off successfully. It was really fun playing at a high level again! We had a small audience too, which was also pretty cool. We played for probably 3 or 4 hours, after which I was extremely exhausted and took shelter under the shaded bleachers. I then brought myself to plunge into the icy Black Sea. Immediately running out as if I was being chased by a pack of sharks.

Urg and I...

When we came back to ourselves we found this guy laying in our umbrella shade! We found out his name is "King" and he is somewhat the top-dog around these parts. There are many many dogs around the beach areas whom are stray. Very nice pooch though...

We found some nearby rocky hills and decided they would be fun to climb. They were probably 50 feet high, and had great foot and hand rock/holes. This was really rockclimbing! No harnesses though, so we had to be careful. And what did I do it in..? Of course! Rainbow sandals! (I should get paid for this endorsement) ...

Then we headed towards some other rocks we saw in the distance. This turned out to be the best idea of all! It was another secluded cove! So peaceful and the sight was incredible. There were jetting rocks all around. And I here you say, where is King? He came with us!!!

We headed a little further away to another rocky area, here I found very cool picture opportunities. I spent a good while trying to get some good shots. I think this is one of them!

At this point, we walked back to the original spot we were at to collect our things. But ended up staying because it was so close to sunset. Now, ELEVEN dogs are with us. They were especially attracted to Irina, who sent out an animal vibration, like aquaman, she was dogwoman.

You thought I was kidding? No. These dogs followed us a good mile back into the city! It was absolutely hilarious!!!! All these people had crazy looks on their faces wondering where all these dogs came from and why they are in the city! Planet of the Dogs!

A long journey back home gave way to a much needed slumber, where I actually slept more than 5 hours! Although I did get attacked by a few skeeters... bastards!

:)