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Pharmacies: There are a great number of pharmacies with a great assortment of drugs. You can recognize a pharmacy by the turkish word „ECZANE"mostly written in red writing on a white background.

The pharmacist has has the reputation of being a 'little doc" although he is not one. Antibiotics can be dispensed without prescription here, even for mild coughing or bronchitis. Be careful if they suggest you take antibiotics.

Phone calls: It is as simple as in Europe. First the international access country codes, eg. to Great Britan 0044, to call Austria 0043, Switzerland 0041, directly after the code of the town (without the zero) and then the actual number of the person you are calling, (for example Munich 089 - you choose 0049 - 89 + the number of the participant). Sometimes in the high season the telephone network is overloaded at eveningtime and you must make several attempts to call.it is nearly twice to four times as expensive to make a call from a hotel than it is to call by telephone card. You should therefore get a calling card near a post office and find the blue card telephone booth in your hotel.It is usually hidden or located before the main entrance. Ask for it if it is not visible.

Post office: Open daily from 8.00 o'clock to approx.19.00 o'clock and in the high season to late evening. It is recognized by a table with the letters PTT on a yellow background.

Radio stations: On short wave 9545 kHz in the 31 meters volume and 6075 kHz in the 49 meters volume, you can get German programmes. The Turkish German- and English speaking holiday-sender broadcast airs daily from 7.30 o'clock until 12.45 o'clock, as well as 18.30 o'clock until 22.30 o'clock on following frequencies: Antalya UKW 100,6 - Izmir VHF 100,5 - Nevsehir UKW 103,0 Bodrum UKW 97,4 - Kusadasi UKW 101,9 - Pamukkale UKW 101,0 Kalkan UKW 105,9 - Cesme UKW 99,1 - Istambul 101,0 - Marmaris UKW 101,1

Rafting: Several types of 'wildwater-rafting" are offered by the travel agencies. For good sportsmen we recommend the tour on the Alara river (at Incekum). The other river rides in Beskonak (spoken: Beschkonak), or on the Dimcay Fluss (at Alanya) do not require much as much effort or skill, as the Alara Fluss at springtime with the melting of snow on the mountains. The rides in Beskonak, in summer, is a more pleasant river ride in rubber boats and is suitable for all age-groups. Almost all travel agencies offer this tour as a day excursion and includes lunches from approx. 35 to 50 Euro per person.

Real Estate/Properties: You will be surprised that you can acquire a second home quite easily here. The proximity to the EU has made property ownership here even more interesting in Turkey.Foreigners, both old and young,have found that it is delightful to have residences here on account of the pleasant and mild climate, and in winter. There are golf courses, tennis facilities, ranches and fabulous ski runs found in in the close mountains. The improved quality of life has become indispensable for many people.Home shsould be chosen based on if the infrastructure is right and if there is a medical facility close by.You should avoid places that are given to fog, cold, frost and snow. If you are interested in the properties in Side, Alanya, Belek or Antalya, it is important to go only to 'hands on' expert knowledge is absolutely necessary, if you are interested you can send me a mail at: kaiser@journalist.com

Religion: Turkey follows the Islamic religion. Muslims comprise 99 % of the population. There is,however, absolute religious freedom and Christian churches are also here. By the way: The holy Santa Claus comes from Demre. Maybe he was a Turk? Who knows?

Restaurants: There are many restaurants including the 'Lokanta" or „Kebab Salonu",offering starters, köfte or kebabs. They are designed simply and are quite cosy. You focus more on the food on your plate than the interior of the restaurant. The food menu is so diverse that I can not mentin everthing.You can even find a multilingual menu in the bigger restaurants. Everyone wants to eat authentic turkish cuisine and if you are without a menucard, try to talk with your hands and feets.

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