Category Archives: Turkey

A short loop SW of Antalya

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Bryan Keith

My first pass through Antalya with Kurt was a quick and busy one.  Since he was on a short (one-month) tour, Kurt was ready to leave after two nights.  I could have easily stayed twice that long.  I was tired … Continue reading →

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A wintry trip from the Aegean to the Mediterranean

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Bryan Keith

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

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Bryan Keith

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!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Bryan Keith

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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