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A Life in Göcek
Hi, my name is Val Dickson and my husband Pete and I have been coming to Göcek on holiday since 2001. We have decided to spend a considerable part of the year in this lovely town and these short articles are a record of some of our experiences in moving from holidaymakers to residents. I can be contacted via email at val@gocekevents.co.uk or by mobile on 0539 465 5709 So, they have got snow in England and apparently it’s -17C in Switzerland. I sat on the balcony yesterday reading – this must be one of the many reasons why I choose to live in Gocek. Further to my comments last week about the State Health Insurance situation, this is the link to the latest statement from the British Embassy (Click Here) I think it’s called ‘Watch this space’. In the same article, there is a section on the new tourist visa changes. It would appear that at long last, the long awaited change has taken place and you will only be able to stay in Turkey for 90 days in each 180 day period. I wonder how this will affect the boat trips to Rhodes and Meis? We went to have a look at the Yagmur Hotel the other day to see how the building work is progressing. The work on the basement area is moving ahead fast. This will be the kitchen (with a lift to the restaurant), sauna, loo, massage room and maybe…..a gymn!! It looks as if the grand opening may be delayed until April; the weather hasn’t exactly been conducive to the building work. I’m sorry I can’t show you any photos – we have some technical problems at the moment! Life is still pretty quiet here at the moment, but it won’t be long before things start to liven up. The evenings are getting lighter, and the usual flurry of painting and renovation work is starting in town. The work on the main road into Fethiye still continues; every time there is the excitement of trying to work out which side of the road you are supposed to be driving on. For previous entries click on dates below. 27th January 2012
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