Nearly to Greece

We are here in Datca, Turkey heading to Simi, Greece tomorrow. Until today the wind has been a little less than expected, so we haven't had much challenging sailing. Today the winds picked up--there was a storm predicted and we were afraid we'd be storm-bound. The storm wasn't as bad as predicted, so we made it safely to Datca sailing most of the way with some intense wind and a lot of heeling (or, as I say, we were very tilted). Anyways, we are having a great time with Reid's parents and the flotilla. It's wonderful to have someone else planning the itinerary. Our skipper is very laid back, but we really appreciate having someone tell us where to go and how to dock up. We're looking forward to Greece and hope to take more pictures there. So far it's been pretty consistently beautiful--the name "Turquoise Coast" says it all. The water is at times navy blue and at others brilliant teal, but everywhere it's crystal clear. It's hard to say for sure, but I think it's one of the most beautiful places we've seen in all our travels. I hope we'll have some pictures to prove it when we get home. But, I'm not sure the experience can be captured in photos.