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Merhaba everybody,

from 27th of January to 3rd of February my boyfriend and me spent a week of holidays in Turkey. We had already been to Antalya last year (a short report can be found here: http://www.euroherp.com/forum/subject/596/) - back then, I was quite impressed. Now, I have definitely fallen in love with Lycia. Particularly the winter season in Turkey offers everything that makes a perfect holiday in my opinion - amazing landscapes from coastline to mountain tops, inviting villages, nice food and of course lots of salamanders!

The weather did it´s best to please us - we had sun when we needed it, rain at night and cloudy skies while searching and photographing salamanders. And we had some adventures too - but see for yourself (I included some comments below the pictures which can easily be overlooked):
https://picasaweb.google.com/tiemann.la ... MyF5uSDDg#

Hope you enjoy,
regards,
Laura

Great salamanders! Impressive to see Caretta in January too, I was under the impression they spent the colder months around the southern edge of the Mediterranean..

Really nice! I would guess the scenery is more colourful portrayable than under harsher summer light. Those luschani luschani are really nice. That first turtle picture has true aesthetic appeal.

Nice Salamanders!
... and the Düden falls really had a lot of Water!
You tried the trail between the rocks and the water?

Mario

Thanks - I really like the Lycian salamanders too, actually I think they are my favorite so far. Still, I can´t decide which species I like best. Luschani? Helverseni? Antalyana? I guess it´s always the one I am currently looking at

Impressive to see Caretta in January too, I was under the impression they spent the colder months around the southern edge of the Mediterranean..

Yes, that´s one part of what made the moment so special actually, the fact that it was so unexpected. Unexpected for ME at least - the guy we rented the pedal boat from told us that there are 6 to 7 around usually and that he sees them frequently even in winter time. Mmmh, nice to know...

You tried the trail between the rocks and the water?

No, I wanted to make sure that I will be able to show you some of my photos afterwards And the water didn´t look to inviting as to risk a dive...

Regards,
Laura

Oh, what a mess - and how did you free yourself?? It doesn´t look as if a good driving technique or extraordinary muscle power would have sufficed, did it? But still, appears it didn´t affect your mood

Soon, real soon....

Great pictures as always Laura!

Laura Tiemann wrote:Oh, what a mess - and how did you free yourself??

That was not a problem, I visited a special training program before.
http://www.hylawerkgroep.be/jeroen/index.php?id=51

Daniel Bohle wrote:

Laura Tiemann wrote:Oh, what a mess - and how did you free yourself??

That was not a problem, I visited a special training program before.
http://www.hylawerkgroep.be/jeroen/index.php?id=51

Pfff... You only took pictures

Oh, wait a minute ... I only sat on my butt behind the wheel

You already know, but.....great Laura!!
I still think you were the driver!!!!!!!!!!!