Distance: 119kmElevation: 910m The night had been good enough. I woke up a couple of times because of sounds nearby, but on the whole I got enough sleep. The morning started cold. While making breakfast I had an extra jacket on. Forty-five minutes after the sun came up the jacket was long gone and I … Continue reading Day 9: Sultanhani to Nar →

Distance: 131km Elevation: 269m The day started with a relaxed breakfast in the sun. There was nobody around. Hidden in a small patch of land with no one in sight, it felt like a private kingdom. I took my time before packing up and getting back on the road. The goal was Tuz Golu, one … Continue reading Day 8: Altınekin to Sultanhani →

Distance: 118kmElevation: 579m I got up at sunrise and enjoyed the morning sun in the middle of open nature. Breakfast came with strong French press coffee. Nothing against Turkish tea, but nothing beats that coffee. I carry the French press with me wherever I go. The tent was soaking wet, everything was, so I waited … Continue reading Day 7: Üçhüyük to Altınekin →

Distance: 136kmElevation: 586m Breakfast was at seven. I was the only guest. I was told by the staff that this was due to the Kurban Bayram festival, which keeps hotels mostly empty this time of year. I was on the road by half past eight. The goal for the day was simple: stay outside for … Continue reading Day 6: Afyonkarahisar to Üçhüyük →

Distance: 105kmElevation: 706m I left Kutahya around half past eight under a blue sky and in cool air. Most of the heavier climbing came in the first half of the day, which actually made it more enjoyable. The roads here are magnificent. Wide shoulders, good surface, and most drivers are careful and considerate. There are … Continue reading Day 5: Kütahya to Afyonkarahisar →