after the delights of Ephesus and kusadasi, we returned south via Didim and turgutreis to Bodrum. We'd hoped to stop at St Paul's bay but the wind was quite strong again (20 to 22 knots) so the anchorages on this coast would have been uncomfortable and we went to Didim marina in one day - not altogether a bad thing as we had a fantastic sail flying along in the good breeze. Before going into Bodrum we had a night at anchor in a small bay along the coast to the east - beautifully quiet and secluded - at least until the disco started in the next bay. Think Shirley eventually got to sleep about 4am! Why do bars think music has to be so loud? Or is it just that I am getting old? As geoff and shirley were flying home from Bodrum on Friday we headed for Bodrum marina on Thursday afternoon - only to be told they were full! They advise reserving in advance - I did point out i'd emailed them previously but had no reply! Anyway they said we're full. OK I asked if I could reserve for Monday night as we have next visitors arriving very late Monday night. Call on Sunday they said to see if they have a berth available! so we anchored outside the harbour and actually this turned out to be a fantastic setting - under the walls of the Knights castle. Only downside was that it is just across the bay from the world famous (apparently) Halikarnas night club. Think Shirley got to sleep at 4am again! I think we should all have gone to the club but suspect we may not have fitted in (perhaps not even allowed in!).