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A summer jaunt up Tunç Dağı

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Bryan Keith

My first walk up Tunç was last April with Cemalettin, Ahmet, and Mehmet.  We had a casual pace on the snow and took 4.5 hours to reach the summit.  About a month (or two?) ago Ferda and I walked up … Continue reading →

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Sandcastles, cedars, and sushi

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Bryan Keith

From reading this blog, you might be led to believe that every excursion from Antalya is super.  Well, I have had a couple busts lately. The first was a case of unfulfilled expectations.  Over a year ago in Antalya I … Continue reading →

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Canyoneering in Akseki

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Bryan Keith

A couple of weeks ago I had the fabulous opportunity to join a group of experienced canyoneers for a descent of Ahmetler Canyon (Akseki, Antalya).  We ended up being 10 people.  Six or seven of the folks are members of … Continue reading →

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The end again, in Safranbolu

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Bryan Keith

I have finished another chapter.  I took two and a half months to cycle from Antalya to Safranbolu.  My plan hadn’t been to end in Safranbolu, but I seem to be ready to change my plans at a moment’s notice.  … Continue reading →

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Restful days in Kütahya (and Antalya!)

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Bryan Keith

Kütahya was a super rest.  Through couchsurfing I met another American, Taryn, who welcomed me to her spacious downtown apartment.  In a year or so in Turkey I’ve met very few Americans.  I’ve certainly spoken with Taryn more than with … Continue reading →

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