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Fri, 14 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [649]
Today we sailed to a wonderful bay that was surrounded by mountains. A wealthy Turk lived in the bay during the summer on a house boat that was the size of a small town. It was basically a giant catamaran with a tennis court under the main deck. He ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Tips
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 | By bombers | Views [917] | Comments [2]
From Sofia, armed with our new travel plans, we took a bus to Istanbul. We were slıghtly paranoid the border as our information was that we could get our visas there but there was no problem when we handed over our money ( and my mouldy passport is another ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [547]
Our captain s brother and his seven year old son picked us up today in a tiny boat for a day trip. The boat was tiny because we were headed into a river that meets the sea. I cannot remember the names of the places we saw at the moment, so I will ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [1058]
Allen and I woke up early today to explore Bozborum. Bozborum probably is not on any map or guide. It is a small town of 200 or so and depends on fishing and small backyard farms for the most part. There were a few shops here and there as well as ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [735]
We left early for the fishing town of Daça this morning. Daça was once a tiny place but has grown quickly as a result of the new road that was constructed ten years ago. The harbor area was the usual tourist trap but a real town exists just a few blocks ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [806] | Comments [1]
After a brıef swim and breakfast we set sail for Symi. We traveled for most of the morning and used the sails for the first time. The wind was not very strong though so we turned the engines on for most of the trip. We hung out at a great secluded ... Read more >
Tags: Markets
Sun, 9 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [672] | Comments [1]
After exploring the ruins of Knidos, we set sail for a small harbor near Daçta, which wıll be our launchıng point to the Greek Island of Symi. We arrıved in the late afternoon, and I was allowed to drive Serenity for a whıle! The result was anything ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
Sun, 9 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [671] | Comments [2]
We sailed to our first real destination today: the ancient city of Knidos. On the way, we passed the Greek island of Kos which was huge and stunning. Breakfast consisted of Turkish cheeses and olives, homemade marmalade, Nutella crepes, fresh fruit, ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [482] | Comments [1]
I had a bit of time in Bodrum this morning, so I checked out of my Hotel and walked around a bit. Bodrum is pretty for a tourist town. There were people from all over the world in the harbor area, but the locals refrained from bothering the tourists ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 | By tedigeorgieva | Views [349]
Heat painfully intensified by splashes of wild colour, poignant smells of flowers and kebab, dark eyes piercing through bushes of black eye brows and mustachy smirks, tea offered everywhere one went, vendors of leather, of golden jewellery, of tea...... Read more >
Tags: culture
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 | By julia | Views [309]
Tags: Sightseeing
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 | By mutt | Views [1209]
Back to the beach! Black sea was a great adding to my riding in Turkey. It was quite hot during the day; I enjoyed the sea and the water falls across from the sea at as much as I could. From the border 'till Rize, I had the sea on my right, and waterfalls ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 | By mutt | Views [2950] | Comments [1]
Yup...they killed a sheep right there. It took about 25 minuted 'till the boy opened, cleaned, and got it on the grill - delicious. At the same place, I made other friends who helped me out getting in touvh w/ my contact in T'bilisi - Jumber Lezhava.... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 | By mutt | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 8 Aug 2007 | By nasta | Views [694]
so we arrived in istanbul for the couchsurfing meeting/hug campaign to find out that it was at 15.00!! i couldnt believe it was that early cause the weather was really hot not perfect huggin weather.especially after a 15 hour train i dont know who would ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
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