Good bye Turkey....you've been tough, but real 'bootiful'!

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August 7th 2013

Published: August 7th 2013

With just 3 days remaining before I cross the border over into Georgia, it's time to say farewell to Turkey. Having spent the past 9 weeks cycling through this beautiful country, visiting the western, southern, central and north-eastern areas it is fair to say that I have gained a good insight into what makes up this huge land, its people, its culture and its traditions. The cycling has been ... Read Full Entry

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Clive Sturdy

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Over 5 years have passed since I cycled around the UK and Ireland and the time has come to get back in the ol' saddle. This time I will attempt to initially make the shores of New Zealand, initially cycling through Europe to Istanbul, the gateway to Asia, before following the silk routes through Central Asia and China to the Far East. Following a flight or preferably a boat journey to Australia, I will attempt to cycle across the Nullabor from Perth to Sydney, before heading onwards to New Zealand. I look forward to sharing my journey with you.... full info

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Boat excursions

One of the many boat trips that hug the coast during peak season

Goynuk

En route to Antalya

Antalya

Umbrellas brightening up the high street

Antalya

More boats ready to draw tourists out to sea

Antalya

A more secluded beach in Antalya

Antalya

Hadrian's Gate

Gozleme

Famous Turkish pancakes being made for me for breakfast

Cheap digs

After suffering from heat stroke I stopped cycling at 12 o'clock and rested at this fruit stall for the remainder of the day and overnight

Lorry Driver's bed

It's too hot to sleep anywhere else!

Enjoying Turkish Pizza

More mountains to climb

Free coffee

These young lads ran the petrol station by themselves. No sign of an adult anywhere. They offered me free coffee and wanted to know all about the bike trip