To rescue me from a life of drudgery and chores, delicious vetpat Vicky invited me to brunch at Musto’s Restaurant, our favourite Bodrum eatery. We were joined by a retired thespian and impresario (who shall remain nameless to save his blushes) and his Turkish partner. They’d jetted down from Istanbul for the weekend. We took our ringside seats to watch the spills and thrills of the Turkish Air Force Aerobatics Team – the Turkish Stars – who performed their madcap supersonic routine above our heads. The low-rise, high-octane precision performance was loud and fabulous. The ear-splitting gig wasn’t entirely a surprise since the boys with their toys had spent a few days practising beforehand – clipping mobile phone masts and setting off car alarms. Catching a snap proved difficult as the magnificent men in their flying machines criss-crossed the firmament. The romantic finale was a hazy heart etched into the sky, a fitting tribute to the Istanbul lovers. After feasting on a delicious Turkish breakfast banquet that just kept on coming, we spent the sunny afternoon chatting and drinking in the magical stories of a thesp’s days treading the boards. Perfect.
Pictures courtesy of the Bodrum Bulletin
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My favourite type of afternoon. Lucky you!
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Me too but I had a bad head the next day. I wonder why?
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From the tales circulating of the pilot boys’ pre-display night on town in Bodrum, their precision flying is even more amazing.
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I know, I’ve seen the pictures!
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Love this, especially: “since the boys with their toys”.
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Thank you
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How lovely. It does sound just perfect!
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My kind of day!
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When I was a child every year we went to Weymouth for our holiday, we always went on carnival week and the Red Arrows always did a fantastic display. Even though we knew what time the display would start, that initial blast of noise would always make me jump out of my skin!
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I’d love to watch the Red Arrows. I wonder if they ever get to Norfolk?
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