We took the easy way out of Kas on a boat to Limanagzi. It only saved a few kms of walking but we were grateful when we saw the trail from the boat. It follows the cliff and in some parts at almost water level there is just a narrow ledge and a rope to hang on to. It was recommended not to do it alone or with a heavy pack. That read neigh on impossible for us. Our boat skipper through over a hand line to try his luck on the way but it was no luck. We met a couple of Turkish blokes at Limanagzi who were doing about 5 days of walking. They were about the friendliest we have come across. It’s quite noticeable that not many people (hikers) want to talk. On Most walks we have done there is a natural curiosity amongst walkers. Where are you from, where did you start, how far are you going today, where are you finishing, how have you found the track. Not on this track. Most just say hello and march on. There are also a handful of single males doing the walk with big packs. They are camping out, but we have noticed even the campers seem to duck into a guest house every few nights.
The walk out of Limanagzi was not too bad for the start. Meandering through a valley just having to pick our way through the usual rocks and looking for markers through the usual prickle bushes. Then the fun began. It was a long rock scramble around the waters edge. It was drop downs and step ups onto narrow ledges and trying to keep our nerve, with drop offs into the ocean. I sensed Danny was struggling in parts but I really couldn’t help him as I was so focussed on keeping my own nerve and concentration. All I could tell him was to take his time and go slowly. At one stage I also nearly lost it, taking about 3 attempts at trying to get a foot hold and lift myself up about 4 feet. There was only room for one foot and no obvious next step but eventually I found a hand hold and just had to go for it. About 15 mins after that and basically a rock scramble/rock jump we came across a tiny beach. We both needed to just stop, and take stock and get the legs and breathing back to normal. The beach was where the day tour boats anchor for a swimming break, so I changed into my bathers behind some bushed and had a swim. It was hard actually getting into the water as the rocks were both sharp and slippery. It was pick your way till about knee deep and then just try and float out through the rocks. It was harder getting out. We stopped a little further on at another beach to eat our packed lunch, at a restaurant shelter where we bought an expensive can of iced tea. Once again a few day tripper boats having a swimming break.
Covered ancient cistern
Jane treks Lycian Way 2022 