Hi all,
I know it's been a long time since I've posted on this forum, and today I thought I'd read back some of my earlier posts, such as the one above where it was my first time to
Icmeler (and first time flying).
I am now on my third time in Icmeler!! My first time was for one week in Kurt Apart, then the next year 10 days in Grand Aquarium, and this time it's increased to a two week stay in Green Mar. As for my fear of flying I've also travelled to Majorca and Lanzarote in between, so I think I'm over that little problem now

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Our first stay was great! and we met some really nice people and had some really good food in a little place called Noels. The next year (2009) Noels had shutdown, but have this year by chance we bumped into Ugur again, and barman Recep as well as the chef, in Broadway. Great people, truely missed, and food is still very good. We also tracked down ex-Noels doorman Tom who is working very hard on the entertainment at Bamboo Beach.
I'm a little bit saddened by the missing stalls along the canal and the now empty underground market. I also hope the smaller restuarants are able to survive the increasing number of All-Inclusive visitors, not to mention the need for a paid-up licence to provide entertainment these days. It's already noticeable that the non-fun pubs are quieter than earlier years.
That aside I am still really enjoying the holiday(s) here and never look forward to going home.
PS: A note on excursions, we always go on at least the Dalyan trip and a boat trip. However, this year we tried the Jeep safari as well for the first time ... lots of fun!!! Be warned though, you may get a little bit wet
