We had a number of sights that we wanted to see while in Turkey.
Those being Cappadocia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappadocia
Gobekli Tepe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe and
Mount Nemrut http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nemrut
We camped at Cappadocia and I awoke at 5am to watch the 30 plus hot air balloons take off . Leigh and I went for a walk and found that people are still living in some of the caves.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Well Turkey as turned out to be a real surprise to us . The people are so nice and helpful. For instance we stopped at a filling station the other day and asked to use the WC. they let us and then make us Tea free of charge. every time we stop to fill up they ask if we would like a drink.
while in Turkey Leigh seems to have taken a liking to GUNS ..
while in Turkey Leigh seems to have taken a liking to GUNS ..
Monday, 28 May 2012
Entering Turkey was not to bad.
The boarder crossing took us about a hour in total. we had to buy insurance at a cost of 50e and another 15e for our entry visa.
Our ride into Istanbul started off ok,but soon the traffic started to build up. To say it was Manic is a understatement !!!!
Thankfully we arrived at the Istanbul Bike club to a very warm welcome. Mehmet was there to welcome us. The club members were fantastic. our bike was parked in the club house and we rented a apartment from them for the 3 nights that we were to spend in Istanbul.
Monday night Mehmet took us all out for dinner to a traditional Turkish meal.
Tuesday was very hot and Mehmet had planned a tour of the old city for us. The transport system in Istanbul is excellent and were arrived at the Blue Mosque after a 30 minute metro ride.
After spending the day sightseeing Mehmet took us down to the sea front to the best fish restaurant where we had another great meal.
On Wednesday morning Adisz took us to a local outdoor store to replace some equipment. On our return The club had a Party for Adisz birthday.
We had a fantastic time In Istanbul.I tend to not like being in cities but I must say if you get the chance to visit Istanbul take it,you wont be disappointed.
Thursday Morning we said our farewells to Mehmet and we were all sad to be leaving.
Adisz lead us through the Back streets of the city to catch the Ferry from Istanbul to Yalove.
The boarder crossing took us about a hour in total. we had to buy insurance at a cost of 50e and another 15e for our entry visa.
Our ride into Istanbul started off ok,but soon the traffic started to build up. To say it was Manic is a understatement !!!!
Thankfully we arrived at the Istanbul Bike club to a very warm welcome. Mehmet was there to welcome us. The club members were fantastic. our bike was parked in the club house and we rented a apartment from them for the 3 nights that we were to spend in Istanbul.
Monday night Mehmet took us all out for dinner to a traditional Turkish meal.
Tuesday was very hot and Mehmet had planned a tour of the old city for us. The transport system in Istanbul is excellent and were arrived at the Blue Mosque after a 30 minute metro ride.
After spending the day sightseeing Mehmet took us down to the sea front to the best fish restaurant where we had another great meal.
On Wednesday morning Adisz took us to a local outdoor store to replace some equipment. On our return The club had a Party for Adisz birthday.
We had a fantastic time In Istanbul.I tend to not like being in cities but I must say if you get the chance to visit Istanbul take it,you wont be disappointed.
Thursday Morning we said our farewells to Mehmet and we were all sad to be leaving.
Adisz lead us through the Back streets of the city to catch the Ferry from Istanbul to Yalove.
Thursday, 24 May 2012
we heard this sad news today.
http://www.rferl.org/content/japanese-tourist-stabbed-to-death-in-siberia/24590105.html
Its is a bit of a worry as we will be passing through this area later on in our trip.
Our Thoughts go out to his family and friends .
http://www.rferl.org/content/japanese-tourist-stabbed-to-death-in-siberia/24590105.html
Its is a bit of a worry as we will be passing through this area later on in our trip.
Our Thoughts go out to his family and friends .
We spent 3 Nights at Motocamp Bulgaria . we had decided to leave on the Sunday morning and thankfully when we awoke the rain had stopped and the sun was out.
We had a short ride to a camp site not far from the boarder with turkey
Soon after putting our tent up we had a massive thunder storm very loud and very wet.
We had a short ride to a camp site not far from the boarder with turkey
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
We its been a great ride so far.
we left Bosnia in the sunshine . Our route would take us through Mostar and onto Sarajavo . I had wanted to see Mostar when we were touring this part of the world back back in 2008 but did not get the chance.
So this time it was a must. we arrive early which meant that the place was quite but it also meant that all the so called tour guides made a beeline for us. This kind of spoils the place. we just wanted to walk around and look at the old town and Bridge but it was made difficult being pestered by so many people.
There are Young men that dive off the bridge , We did not see any as they wait for the tour buses to turn up and charge them 25e a dive.So if you get there make sure you have your camera ready.
The cloud was building as we left Mostar and it was getting cold. By the time we were in Sarajavo it was very cold which was a shock after the 30c we had had in Italy.
It was a shock to see just how many buildings are still damaged from the war which ended some 17 years age.
The traffic was easy going for a large city despite the heavy snow that was still present form the day before when they had 6in over night.
We had intended to cross into Serbia today but due to a land slide which blocked the main road we had to take a detour over a forest track. This is when I made a big mistake of leaving my bum bag behind ...Doh..
It had 2 cameras , 500e , my leatherman . we stopped to take a photo then realised that it was missing. we speed back to where we had stopped but it was gone. I thought that would be the last I would see of my things. Leigh convinced me to ride back to the last small village we had passed through. While passing through the village a man waved us down and there in the boot of his old car was my bum bag with everything inside . How happy I was. I gave him 50e which took us ages to make him take it. we had a brew and then set off back through the forest. The man and his family were out side there house all waving as we passed. Thank the Lord for good Honest people.
So with losing 3 hours and the rain starting we stopped at a hotel just before the Serbian Boarder.
We awoke to very heavy Rain . we had no tent so needed to get to Motocamp Bulgaria where my son had posted it to .
Back in 2008 this Serbian boarder wanted 80e for us to cross. I was awaiting the same again but this time they just stamped our passport and we were in.
It was a hard un eventful 13 hour ride in rain . We arrived at Motocamp Bulgaria after 10 pm and thankfully Iain was opening the gates for us as we arrived.
we left Bosnia in the sunshine . Our route would take us through Mostar and onto Sarajavo . I had wanted to see Mostar when we were touring this part of the world back back in 2008 but did not get the chance.
So this time it was a must. we arrive early which meant that the place was quite but it also meant that all the so called tour guides made a beeline for us. This kind of spoils the place. we just wanted to walk around and look at the old town and Bridge but it was made difficult being pestered by so many people.
There are Young men that dive off the bridge , We did not see any as they wait for the tour buses to turn up and charge them 25e a dive.So if you get there make sure you have your camera ready.
The cloud was building as we left Mostar and it was getting cold. By the time we were in Sarajavo it was very cold which was a shock after the 30c we had had in Italy.
It was a shock to see just how many buildings are still damaged from the war which ended some 17 years age.
The traffic was easy going for a large city despite the heavy snow that was still present form the day before when they had 6in over night.
We had intended to cross into Serbia today but due to a land slide which blocked the main road we had to take a detour over a forest track. This is when I made a big mistake of leaving my bum bag behind ...Doh..
It had 2 cameras , 500e , my leatherman . we stopped to take a photo then realised that it was missing. we speed back to where we had stopped but it was gone. I thought that would be the last I would see of my things. Leigh convinced me to ride back to the last small village we had passed through. While passing through the village a man waved us down and there in the boot of his old car was my bum bag with everything inside . How happy I was. I gave him 50e which took us ages to make him take it. we had a brew and then set off back through the forest. The man and his family were out side there house all waving as we passed. Thank the Lord for good Honest people.
So with losing 3 hours and the rain starting we stopped at a hotel just before the Serbian Boarder.
We awoke to very heavy Rain . we had no tent so needed to get to Motocamp Bulgaria where my son had posted it to .
Back in 2008 this Serbian boarder wanted 80e for us to cross. I was awaiting the same again but this time they just stamped our passport and we were in.
It was a hard un eventful 13 hour ride in rain . We arrived at Motocamp Bulgaria after 10 pm and thankfully Iain was opening the gates for us as we arrived.
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