On Thursday 20th February I had an impromptu trip out, as Carol from Fat Club had found herself at a loose end. I said I would go with her to Göcek while her fella had band practice at home. I had a few hours spare so it was good timing. I went to the bank and drew out some money in case I saw anything that I needed (not wanted, I was still at the prioritising purchases stage). Carol picked me up about 11am and we drove to Göcek while chatting on. The toll for the tunnel was now a whopping 60 lira (£1.33) which I had seen a few moans on social media about. We had a wander round and I ended up getting quite a few items, see below with prices in lira;
Bella Maison
1 Cheese Grater 182.99 lira (£4.06)
Macrocenter Supermarket
2 Quark 35.00
Garlic Powder 49.95
1 pack Sun Dried tomatoes 49.95
1 lettuce 59.95
1kg baby potatoes 72.05
Total spent 301.90 lira (£6.71)
Levissi Wine House
6 bottles of Gamay Red wine 900 lira (£20)
Watson’s
1 Facemask 29.95
2 packs of wet wipes 38.95
Lense wipes 49.95
Hand cream 69.95
Total spent 188.80 lira (£4.20)
The council café
1 Large tea 15.00
1 Black coffee 50.00
Total spent 65.00 lira (£1.44)
I’d been looking for a proper cheese grater for ages and this one was reduced from 600 lira (£13.33) which I would never had paid. The whole Bella Maison shop had a 70% discount off but I resisted the urge to buy anything that I didn’t need. I was particularly impressed with the Macrocenter which had an amazing selection of booze. I was tempted by the Kahlua for 750 lira (£16.67) as I’m partial to a White Russian and had vodka at home. I resisted, of course, and turned away from looking at the Prosecco.
Although I didn’t ‘need’ wine, I decided that I would always want to buy wine and the 6 bottles was the equivalent of paying for 1 bottle out in a bar so it made practical sense, while it was still on offer. It was also currently my favourite wine in Turkey and I was using money I had been given as a gift. The lady recognised me from previous visits and even gave me and Carol a free bottle and told us we had to share it. That was sweet and Carol kept it in her car so that she didn’t drink it and we could have it together another time. I went a bit mad in Watson’s, which is like a cheap Superdrug, and then I treated Carol to a coffee at the council run cafe. It had been a great trip out and all for less than £40 spent – hopefully I was still within the monthly budget and would make sure I was careful for the next week.
I got straight back on with work while eating a cheese sandwich and carried on until late. I warmed up a spaghetti with meatballs for dinner and drank sage tea. Before 11pm, I had a call with Captain Caveman who had been busy with work.
Gratitude List
1. An impromptu trip to Göcek with Carol
2. Being able to afford some small luxuries
3. Having beef for dinner which was really tasty.
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