I got some work done in the morning and enjoyed the breakfast on the roof terrace one more time. Then I packed up and took an Uber to the airport. I found a wrapping service and my total luggage was just a couple of grams within the allowance. In the waiting lines for security, I … Continue reading Day 34 – Istanbul to Frankfurt
The Serious Fun Scale
After 9 tours, I have meanwhile covered around 22,000km in my quest to cycle around the world alone and unsupported. When I am cycling, I don’t listen to music or audio books. I stopped this years ago while cycling through Canada. Also, I don’t wear a watch. Why would I? The concept of time is … Continue reading The Serious Fun Scale
Day 33 – Istanbul
Distance: 8km Elevation: 100m Early in the morning, I explored the roof terrace of my little hotel. The views on the old town of Istanbul and on the Bosporus were just stunning. I got myself a coffee and got some work done. Then breakfast started and it was simply delicious. The food choices were so … Continue reading Day 33 – Istanbul
Day 32 – Celtikci to Istanbul
Distance: 18km Elevation: 193m My rest day had been quite peaceful and not boring at all. I went swimming several times in very clear water. I was all alone and the entire beach to myself. I saw small crabs with shells moving around on the sea floor. Also, I ate my very first mulberry (Maulbeere). … Continue reading Day 32 – Celtikci to Istanbul
Day 30 – Denizkent to Celtikci
Distance: 45km Elevation: 434m The night at the littered beach was quite peaceful. I was a little worried about roaming dogs but figured that they would sleep at night like ours at home. Around 4:00am the Imam was calling believers to the morning prayer. I passed and got another round of sleep. Around 6:30am, the … Continue reading Day 30 – Denizkent to Celtikci




