Oh dear Gordon is obviously on the mend.
I rarely stand up for him but in this instance I know exactly where he is coming from.
After having lived in Turkey for nearly 6 years and now back in the UK for 4 years we try to visit Turkey for approximately 6 months of the year. Sometimes I just can't be bothered to work out the 90 in 180day rule and WE do pay the tenner each, and yes it may cost us £40 0r £60 and some years more.
As for Paradise, I think his tongue was firmly planted in his cheek.
Many on this forum will say if you have to ask the price of Efes or visa at a £10 note then you can't afford to be there.
(He maybe on the mend and I am looking after him and can be as snippy as I like, I have earnt the badge!)