Turkish food & beer

Food is an important part of the crising life. Fresh vegatables are abundant in large open air markets. Most Turkish towns have a market day. The elaborate mase of tents, stalls, and tables are colorful, and lively. Young and old get involved in selling produce, nuts, spices, as well as clothng and manufactured goods. We shopped several times a week, ate in local cafes and enjoyed the typical Turkish dishes.

Open air cafes and restaurants are the norm. A Vegatable dish with yogurt, peppers, and rice served with crusty bread run about $2.00 in a local cafe. Add a lamb, or chicken dish and you have a great lunch for under $5.00.

Breakfast is usually prepared on the boat. In addition to cereals and oatmeal, we enjoyed the thick, creamy Turkish yogurt, nuts and fresh fruit. Lunch aboard is usually a salad and fruit. Dinners on Triumph are usually vegatables, chicken, or soup. Dinners with Meat and fish are usually reserved for eating out. Ciao, Dick