(written by Nancy) Beautiful blue sky and sunshine when we woke up this morning and the temperature already felt warm.  We had a great breakfast at the Villa Tulipan to see us off –  our kind host brought us extra food this morning, including extra plates of fresh fruit.  It is a bit of a … Continue reading Wow, there are flat roads in Turkey – Antayla to Side (78/13,998k, 200m)

(written by Dave) We didn’t do much worth a post today so we thought it would be a good chance to post a few notes and photos about our hotel room – sort of a mini review of Turkish accommodation versus other places. To start with, it should be noted that we rarely stay in … Continue reading Turkey room review from Antalya

(written by Dave) If you think visiting a museum can be a little boring, then reading about us visiting a museum can’t be at the top of your list of things to read about.  If you’ve made it this far in the post, and are still reading them you must be a dedicated reader (thanks). … Continue reading Museum, coffee and a carpet seller in Antalya

(written by Nancy) We made tracks early this morning, trying to give ourselves a head start so we would have a chance of getting into Antalya early in the afternoon, hopefully before any rain started to fall.  It had rained overnight so the road was wet but there were only clouds when we left.  We … Continue reading Into the big city – Cirali to Antalya (81/13,920k, 860m)

(written by Dave) Today was all about seeing Olympos, a famous city of Greek/Roman times.  The city was probably founded around 200 BC at the end of the Greek era.  It was taken over by pirates in 138 B.C. and then again by the Romans in 78 B.C.  Christianity made an early appearance here in … Continue reading Poppies, Olympos and a few crypts – on Friday the 13th in Cirali

(written by Nancy) Interesting breakfast this morning at the business hotel – I am pretty sure I was the only female staying in the hotel and certain that I was the only female in the breakfast room in bike shorts and tattoo arm warmers.  The other fellows eating breakfast were staring at me as if … Continue reading Up and down to see the Chimera – Finike to Çirali (53/13,839, 640m)

(written by Nancy) We woke up to blue skies and sunshine so we figured that was a sign we should get on the road.  Well, Dave decided that was a sign – I would have been happy to spend at least another day or two at the Hideaway Hotel in Kaş and I am sure … Continue reading Mountains and the blue Mediterranean – Kaş to Finike (76/13,786ks 1,160m)

(written by Dave) It was supposed to rain today, upwards of 1.5 inches.  So far, we’ve had mostly sunshine.  But, it is coming tonight, so all the locals say.  The winds have been strong from the west all day, which is actually the first time we’ve seen this in Turkey, so something must be up.  … Continue reading No rain, yet in Kas

(written by Dave) Today was a short day – sixth days in a row of riding Turkey’s hills and we kind of wanted a day off.  But, as Nancy mentioned, there is rain forecast for Monday and Tuesday which may provide a forced break anyway.  They are still calling for 1 inch/ 25 mm of … Continue reading Fabulous day on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast to Kas (28/13,710k, 290m)