Tag Archives: Olimpos

Close to heaven in Çıralı?

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Bryan Keith

Ferda used to love going to Olimpos.  She took me a number of times in the first year we were together.  But that was before she had spent any time in Çıralı.  It was two years ago when Ferda and … Continue reading →

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A sea kayaking day from Olimpos to Adrasan

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Bryan Keith

If you compare the photos of my first sea kayaking tour in Turkey (three years ago) with the photos from the second tour (last weekend), the first thing you’ll notice is that this time we had red sea kayaks instead … Continue reading →

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Spring weekend at Alabelen and Çıralı

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Bryan Keith

Given the amount of time I’ve spent in Antalya (about 6 months now), I’ve done surprisingly little exploring nearby.  I’ve certainly travelled and visited more places in NE Turkey than I have in Antalya İl (an İl is somewhat analogous … Continue reading →

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Secret agents, closed border, military pursuit, saved by a coincidence

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Bryan Keith

One more tour through Artvin and a quick rest with Ferda in Olimpos.  That was the last of my plans for Turkey.  I estimated three days from Kemalpaşa to Meydancık, not realizing just how big the climbs were.  Aren’t I … Continue reading →

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