We followed an ancient path to the deep bay - 

Behind us were the mausolea - 

Holly pakscast scant shade on the white stones of the path - 

A seawind carried a gull high above the bay - 

Through the trees, we glimpsed turquoise - 

The tall masts of the gulet, Orhan waiting on the sharp prow - 

Lycian coast

September 2024