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You are welcome Stewart H. I'll go on with the report.Thank you for sharing
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As I went on, I saw many professional fish farms. Bass and gilt-head bream are popular to grow and sell.
Up to the mountains, so many places to visit such as Iaoros Hill and cliffs but didn't want to spend my time on each sightseeing place.
Back to the road. I went on hitting the road and approaching another big province named as Giresun.
Enterin Giresun, One could easily see the change in the weather conditions. Sunshine changed into clouds and mist above the mountains.
Giresun...
And its island
Tirebolu, A small town
Approaching Görele, I have another contact. A close friend. He has a house 20 km up to the mountains. 30 degrees on the coast but as I was climbing up, temperature was around 17 to 20 degrees.
No end with green colour and water springs
I arrived at the destination and he took me a tour of his village.
His uncle's old house. Appr 150 yrs old.
Tea and nut together
Such vehicles are so popular in Black Sea. The are professionla climbers.
I spent about 5 hours chatting, touring around and eating of course. Then, I made my way down the coast and rode east.
Up to the mountains, so many places to visit such as Iaoros Hill and cliffs but didn't want to spend my time on each sightseeing place.
Back to the road. I went on hitting the road and approaching another big province named as Giresun.
Enterin Giresun, One could easily see the change in the weather conditions. Sunshine changed into clouds and mist above the mountains.
Giresun...
And its island
Tirebolu, A small town
Approaching Görele, I have another contact. A close friend. He has a house 20 km up to the mountains. 30 degrees on the coast but as I was climbing up, temperature was around 17 to 20 degrees.
No end with green colour and water springs
I arrived at the destination and he took me a tour of his village.
His uncle's old house. Appr 150 yrs old.
Tea and nut together
Such vehicles are so popular in Black Sea. The are professionla climbers.
I spent about 5 hours chatting, touring around and eating of course. Then, I made my way down the coast and rode east.
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Wonderful report thanks, please keep it coming 
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I ended up my visit and went on to ride along the coast. I was getting moreand more impatient for famous Akçaabat meatballs at the Master Nihat Usta's.
Another province ahead.
Trabzon and then I make my way to Maçka, very famous with its Sumela Monastery.
My camping ground.Just on the riverbank. Gurgling water. Nice to hear it in tent.
Just taken in the tent. Nice, isn't it?
I had my shower and had my dinner. I checked my mails and went to sleep.
Next morning, I woke up and had my breakfast. I didn't pack anything. I left everything in the tent and went to see the Monastery.
Route taken yesterday
So many trout farms on the way, along the river
The river accompanied me up to the monastery
Typical wooden houses made of logs
Hitting the road
About 15 km up to the monastery with an appr. elevation of 1600m.
The spring of the river.So loud to stay but worth seeing.
BMW advertorial,one of my favourite pics
Elevation, but I went higher w/o bike
Another province ahead.
Trabzon and then I make my way to Maçka, very famous with its Sumela Monastery.
My camping ground.Just on the riverbank. Gurgling water. Nice to hear it in tent.
Just taken in the tent. Nice, isn't it?
I had my shower and had my dinner. I checked my mails and went to sleep.
Next morning, I woke up and had my breakfast. I didn't pack anything. I left everything in the tent and went to see the Monastery.
Route taken yesterday
So many trout farms on the way, along the river
The river accompanied me up to the monastery
Typical wooden houses made of logs
Hitting the road
About 15 km up to the monastery with an appr. elevation of 1600m.
The spring of the river.So loud to stay but worth seeing.
BMW advertorial,one of my favourite pics
Elevation, but I went higher w/o bike
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Thank you very much.
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Thanks.Wonderful report thanks, please keep it coming
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A walk of just a few hundreds of meters but who wouldn't want a walk on such a path forever!
Scent of fresh air with moss
Paths and everything around, nearly as old as history.
The monastery was the main reason for why I chose this route.
Unfortunately, the main complex was under restoration, so; I couldn't picture the interior but the building only.
Luckily, I got some close shots of other buildings around.
Aqueducts
Wonderful panorama!
Once used as a kitchen
Halls, connecting buildings to each other
With some Turkish Architecture
Time to see frescoes
I start with tihs. I you see, three layers of lime plaster on the walls around and each belonging to a different era.
More with them
Who knows what they tell us!
Anybody to translate?
Showing Jesus Christ in pain after crucifixion
Another one
Look at here carefully please. In this fresco, there is a miseable man wearing worn clothes, standing among others. He was one the artists who made these frescoes. So why so miserable? Simple: he regarded himself as a sinner whereas the others were definitely not.
The Holy Bible in the middle, Jesus and his 12 Apostles, I think.
One more
Mother Mary with his son Jesus Christ
From the lives of the Apostles and some Saints
Some showing the return from Pilgrimage, visits to Jesus, and the Prophet Jonah getting out of a dolphin's mouth.
I went out and took a few more pics
This one showing the main complex is the closest.
I saw a path going down and took it to see more
See what ı got here! I saw what I had always wanted.
Last one
Scent of fresh air with moss
Paths and everything around, nearly as old as history.
The monastery was the main reason for why I chose this route.
Unfortunately, the main complex was under restoration, so; I couldn't picture the interior but the building only.
Luckily, I got some close shots of other buildings around.
Aqueducts
Wonderful panorama!
Once used as a kitchen
Halls, connecting buildings to each other
With some Turkish Architecture
Time to see frescoes
I start with tihs. I you see, three layers of lime plaster on the walls around and each belonging to a different era.
More with them
Who knows what they tell us!
Anybody to translate?
Showing Jesus Christ in pain after crucifixion
Another one
Look at here carefully please. In this fresco, there is a miseable man wearing worn clothes, standing among others. He was one the artists who made these frescoes. So why so miserable? Simple: he regarded himself as a sinner whereas the others were definitely not.
The Holy Bible in the middle, Jesus and his 12 Apostles, I think.
One more
Mother Mary with his son Jesus Christ
From the lives of the Apostles and some Saints
Some showing the return from Pilgrimage, visits to Jesus, and the Prophet Jonah getting out of a dolphin's mouth.
I went out and took a few more pics
This one showing the main complex is the closest.
I saw a path going down and took it to see more
See what ı got here! I saw what I had always wanted.
Last one
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Leaving the Monastery back, I made my way to the camping spot to pack up everything and ride to Rize.
The route taken yesterday
Today's ride will be more than yesterday's. Yomra, Arakli, Surmene and Rize in turn. I rode very fast to reach the destination. No radar points,luckily.
I stopped at Surmene to buy this penknife as a gift for my son.
A handmade one and so sharp
ADDED. From the monastery and they both really played well. Tourists watched as they played and sang.
The route taken yesterday
Today's ride will be more than yesterday's. Yomra, Arakli, Surmene and Rize in turn. I rode very fast to reach the destination. No radar points,luckily.
I stopped at Surmene to buy this penknife as a gift for my son.
A handmade one and so sharp
ADDED. From the monastery and they both really played well. Tourists watched as they played and sang.
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On the way to Uzungöl (Longlake)
It was such an excitement to climb up to the lake. Lots of bends and curves.
The road was fine. Tarmac mostly.
The Lake
A new road is being built around the lake.
Leaving the lake for Ayder National Park. Highlands and foggy mountains on the way.
I stopped at Rize to have some local tasters.
It was such an excitement to climb up to the lake. Lots of bends and curves.
The road was fine. Tarmac mostly.
The Lake
A new road is being built around the lake.
Leaving the lake for Ayder National Park. Highlands and foggy mountains on the way.
I stopped at Rize to have some local tasters.
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Fırtına(Thunderstorm) Valley meets me up with a heavy rainfall.
Fırtına Stream, lying along the road up to the park. Rafting facilities are possible.
Wet and wind. I am cold, just can't even stop for a photo shot.
Arriving at Ayder National Park. It was getting dark and I was soaked. I looked for a camping spot but nothing around. So foggy and I decided to stay in a mostel. The rain started again and I went into the room for a dry up.
First shots taken
Fırtına Stream, lying along the road up to the park. Rafting facilities are possible.
Wet and wind. I am cold, just can't even stop for a photo shot.
Arriving at Ayder National Park. It was getting dark and I was soaked. I looked for a camping spot but nothing around. So foggy and I decided to stay in a mostel. The rain started again and I went into the room for a dry up.
First shots taken
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The route taken yesterday
Waking up early in the morning...Final day...I am returning...
No breakfast. I would have it later. I was so impatient just packed up and climbed higher to take pics and see what was around. It was difficult with a heavy bike and the road was getting worse. No need to take risk.
Still foggy
Waking up early in the morning...Final day...I am returning...
No breakfast. I would have it later. I was so impatient just packed up and climbed higher to take pics and see what was around. It was difficult with a heavy bike and the road was getting worse. No need to take risk.
Still foggy
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Taken in the centre of the village
Nice work done on it
One of the first houses in the village, 150 years old
Nice work done on it
One of the first houses in the village, 150 years old
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The return was as inevitable as death. I had seen many places, camped, taken pics and had a great pleasure riding.
I started riding home.
I left the national park at about 10 am and rode till 6 pm. That was 900 km nearly and the GPS showed my arriving home at 1.30 am.
I didn't want to ride at midnight so; I changed the route down to Central Anatolia, turned south at Samsoun.
There was a thermal hotel on my way and I decided to stay overnight.
http://www.kursunlutermal.com/iletisim.php
I had been there once with family and I really liked it.
I stayed there for three days and hot water therapy was perfect for the body.
On the way home...
I started riding home.
I left the national park at about 10 am and rode till 6 pm. That was 900 km nearly and the GPS showed my arriving home at 1.30 am.
I didn't want to ride at midnight so; I changed the route down to Central Anatolia, turned south at Samsoun.
There was a thermal hotel on my way and I decided to stay overnight.
http://www.kursunlutermal.com/iletisim.php
I had been there once with family and I really liked it.
I stayed there for three days and hot water therapy was perfect for the body.
On the way home...
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That was a 4000 km ride story and I hope you have liked it.
Ride safely and happily,you all.
Ride safely and happily,you all.
Bengaz
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Thank you for that, great pictures
the venturer
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You are welcome Bengaz.Thank you for that, great pictures
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Many thanks for sharing these - it looks like you had a fantastic tour.
Did you ride East for 2,000Km and then return West to Istanbul? Sorry if I misunderstood your itinerary but you have made me think of this for my touring holiday! I'd just like to know how you completed the 4,000Km.
Cheers,
Neil.
Did you ride East for 2,000Km and then return West to Istanbul? Sorry if I misunderstood your itinerary but you have made me think of this for my touring holiday! I'd just like to know how you completed the 4,000Km.
Cheers,
Neil.
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Sharing the report with you all here was a joy. Yes, It was sheer pleasure riding
Yes, it was an approximate 4.000 km W to E ride and the return route was a bit different. When are you planning to ride on a similar route? Summer 2010?
Do please look at the first page, there is a GE map which shows the most of the route. I can help you organize your tour in anyways. Don't hesitate.
Cheers
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Only just found this - has convinced me that I want to return to Turkey and explore.
Great report
Great report
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