Lake Van is massive and so stunning 8.9.21 This morning John went for a swim in Lake Van. Not feeling so brave I opted for a cold shower and hair wash although John said the lake was warmer. John went off with a large bin bag and did some litter picking. I’m sure it’s an…
So much beauty and history Just fabulous 9.9.21 When we woke today in Tatvan we realised we were parked in a textile factory car park, people were arriving for work. We’d had the sleeping bag at the ready as although it was a wonderful 27 degrees in the daytime, then drops to 10 degrees at…
The east of Türkiye just gets better and better. 10.9.21 We left the Mardin scrapyard just after 9 am. We had slept well, vaguely heard the cockerel and John muttering something about chicken pie. Our first stop was 3km away to Deyrulzafaran Monastery. It’s the busiest place we’ve visited so far. Luckily they were only…
Oh no!! 11.9.21 When we left Şanlıurfa last night we headed 12km north to Gobeklitepe, for today’s visit. When we arrived there were several security personnel who said we couldn’t park there overnight. One suggested 15km back to the central park or 3km to the forest track. We saw a sign for the forest but…
What news will today bring? 13.9.21 The water pump, belt and radiator didn’t arrive until 3 pm. The day really dragged. It was around 4pm by the time they finished what they were doing and fitted the parts. As soon as the parts were fitted, the moment of truth…. She started straight away, but when…
Sanay life and Nemrut – a huge chunk of history 14.9.21 Is it weird that I’m enjoying living at the sanay? I’ve only ever lived in cities and imagine this is what living in a small village would be like, but with oil, grease and grinders. First stop the mosque. I’m sure you all want…
Most people go to Gaziantep for the famous cuisine. 15. 9.21 Ömer turned up at 5.45am,we were almost ready. The drive took 2 and a half hours to Gaziantep Sanayı which is absolutely huge. Ömer had a gear box which he dropped at one place, something else hr dropped at another place then our engine…
Will we be back on the road today? 16.9.21 Last night Naz’s side door handle broke. This morning John was very happy to find a brand new one in a garage nearby. We still have no idea what our bill is going to be for Ömers work so John did the 12km walk and back…
Time to continue our travels. 17.9.21 Naz was all finished and we were on the road by midday. There was a last minute panic over a necessary tiny O ring, the young lad scoured the sanay, but no! Ömer rummaged around and found one. Thank god. Our final bit of our bill.. 450tl for the…
Making up for lost time 18.9.21 This morning’s view over Red Valley, Cappadocia was everything we could have hoped for and more. I can’t even begin to shortlist the photos, so not even going to try. We saw a sign for a path to a Church. Path was an exaggeration but omg..stunning. Luckily there was…
Sad, don’t want our journey to end. 19.9.21 This morning’s fabulous view. Eğirdir lake is beautiful, we camped near here years ago. Maisy was grizzling for a cuddle just after 6 am. As all our bedding is going in the wash later John picked her up to come up with us. She was like a…