The first page of photographs from the Black Sea Yacht Rally, known as the KAYRA.  Click here for related narrative.  Click on the map or a photograph for a larger view.

 

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The rally map and logo; you'll see it on many shirts in the photos.

 

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The first rally dinner, also celebrating the 15th anniversary of the marina. Before the performance.
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Viewed from above An interesting confection...
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Waiting for the first bite Almost finished; it's served in small handfuls
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Al fresco dining at a private home An awards ceremony in every port!
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And I sometimes assist in the presentations Market in Safranbolu, heavy on tourist items
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Turkish bread is wonderful A former caravansary, now a hotel and restaurant
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Assembling gozleme: first the stuffing goes into the rolled-out dough, which is then folded over
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And cooked over propane