Monthly Archives: March 2012

A wintry trip from the Aegean to the Mediterranean

Turkey’s convoluted southwest coast means that it’s actually impossible to bicycle from Bodrum to Antalya sticking to the coast.  You must go inland and cross some mountains.  Inland we went.  Mountains, oh yeah! Snežana took a bus to Antalya, and … Continue reading

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Over the river and through the woods to Bojan and Fu’s

Wintry songs weren’t the only reason it felt like Christmas.  Kurt arrived at the İzmir airport laden with gifts.  Schwalbe tires from my parents, an ipod and chocolate from my sister, a Kindle from Cher, panniers from Krista, a helmet-mounted … Continue reading

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Hoş Geldiniz!

Hoş bulduk!  Indeed, welcome to Turkey, and I am happy to be here.  Turks are great.  Snežana and I arrived in Çeşme and were welcomed by a friendly immigration officer.  From there we rolled over to Çeşme’s castle and were … Continue reading

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