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Black Sea Rally 2009
Hello all. I have been longing for this trip and I said ''Why not?''
I have been getting ready all along the year. I haven't started it yet but excitement is at its zenith. This Sunday at 7 am , I hope to set out from a coastal province named Tekirdag where my summer villa is located in and I will ride to the east along the coast with some discovery ridings on highlands. This will be a two-week ride with some 4000 km. Some Eastern Anatolian visitings will also be included to the route on the way. As for accomodation, hotels, tents mostly will be of my choice though I have close friends there. For more info, you can look at here.This exactly shows where I want to go and stay. http://www.kackar.org/resimler/ Well, that's enough of intro for now, I think. I need to pack up everything that's vital to take. This is an estimate route just drawn on GE with some waypoints shown. http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/948/adszhst.jpg And these are what I will take with me though many thingies are still missing. http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7...10002proc1.jpg Well, that's it for now. I hope to keep you informed here regularly with my reports and pics. Looking forward to meeting some ADVriders on the way. |
The Venturer rides again.. it's been a while! :thumb
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Hi Venturer,
Best of luck on your trip mate, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoyed mine. Cheers Dave.. |
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I am back. It's been seven days today. And I am still hitting the roads, taking pleasure of each bend and curve. No problem so far, and the rally is due to end in three days. I am currently in a thermal hotel on the way and I need a bit of luxury after spending the whole week in a tent. So, here comes the report.
DAY 1 On 28th June, the journey begins at 7.30, the odometer showing 15812 km.and http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8...10009proc9.jpg Entering İstanbul http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3...10011proc1.jpg http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1...0012proc10.jpg The ancient walls around the city centre http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/4...10016proc2.jpg http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/3...10019proc3.jpg Shots on the Bosphorus Bridge. I risked my life on highway. http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/2...10021proc4.jpg http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7...10025proc7.jpg http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/7...10022proc5.jpg Fuel Refill http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1151/sdc10026proc8.jpg Before leaving İstanbul, I bought myself a tent and a sleeping bag. |
The route taken on DAY 1
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/797/rota1.jpg DAY 2 The next morning I went out for some sightseeing. This is where a creek meeting the Black Sea. It started raining terribly here. The first rain meets me at this point. http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/8...10041proc4.jpg http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/6...0039proc11.jpg http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5625/sdc10038proc3.jpg http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/7...10034proc9.jpg http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/7...0035proc10.jpg http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5...10032proc2.jpg More from the city http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/171...0086proc42.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1...0089proc44.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2...10091proc1.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4...10092proc1.jpg A mosque different in shape http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3...0088proc43.jpg I left the city to more panoramic views. The roads were bending up and down. They were narrow but worth going on though there are some main roads. |
The road is getting narrower but more scenic
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/1840/sdc10096proc2.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6...10097proc2.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7...10098proc3.jpg Fully loaded. This is a handicap if you are riding on such a road I adjusted the suspension to the lowest to keep the whole weight closer to the ground. http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6/sdc10099proc3.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8...10104proc4.jpg http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5...10105proc5.jpg http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7959/sdc10106proc6.jpg Here comes the venturer! http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/720/sdc10108proc4.jpg A shipyard in a city called Eregli http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1...10111proc7.jpg http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2...10112proc8.jpg Entering Eregli. I stopped to have something to drink and eat. http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2493/sdc10113proc5.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8...10114proc6.jpg http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6953/sdc10117proc9.jpg It was too crowded and I was boiling in clothes. http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5...10118proc7.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/4...0123proc10.jpg http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2623/sdc10126proc8.jpg there are so many tunnels http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6448/sdc10130proc9.jpg http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6...0131proc11.jpg Entering the city of Zonguldak.In this city, I visited a long cave called ''Gokgol Cave'' A must see place! http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3...0139proc12.jpg http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/446...0162proc15.jpg http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/896...0144proc11.jpg http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/377...0146proc13.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8...0148proc12.jpg It was chilling inside and there was some airflow. http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4...0149proc13.jpg http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/4...0150proc14.jpg http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/911...0151proc14.jpg http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8...0152proc15.jpg http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5...0153proc16.jpg http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8...0160proc20.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1...0154proc17.jpg http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/959/sdc10159proc19.jpg |
Entering the city of Amasra. If you ever make your way to here, don't miss it. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
It is so lovely here.<o:p></o:p> http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6...0047proc14.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/7...0055proc17.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/7...0054proc16.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/9...0053proc15.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6...0047proc14.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/260...0167proc17.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4...0169proc19.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/825...0173proc20.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4...0174proc21.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2...0175proc22.jpg<o:p></o:p> Seeing another Genoan spot<o:p></o:p> http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2...0177proc21.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/599...0182proc26.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6...0183proc27.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/9...0178proc23.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1...0179proc24.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/4...0180proc25.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6...0183proc27.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5...0184proc22.jpg<o:p></o:p> Not an Italian town but it seems so, doesnt it?<o:p></o:p> http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3...0185proc28.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/936...0186proc29.jpg<o:p></o:p> Difficult to believe it's on the coast of the Black Sea. It's very hot.<o:p></o:p> http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3...0189proc23.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6...0192proc31.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/535...0193proc25.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9...0194proc32.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/645...0196proc26.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1...0197proc27.jpg<o:p></o:p> Riding on these roads was sheer pleasure<o:p></o:p> http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/513...0198proc28.jpg<o:p></o:p> It seems like a Mediterranean Town<o:p></o:p> http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/266...0199proc29.jpg<o:p></o:p> http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1...0200proc30.jpg<o:p></o:p> Me, overlooking and saying ''Goodbye'' to this wonderful city.<o:p></o:p> http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3...0190proc24.jpg<o:p></o:p> On the way, I met two ladies selling these jams made of all kinds such as nuts, figs, apricots. <o:p>http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5...0208proc35.jpg</o:p> <o:p>http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3...0206proc31.jpg</o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> |
Thanks!
Thank you my far away friend.
I wish I could have joined you:1drink Very nice pictures!! |
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Well, it's time to look for a camping spot. From now on the roads were getting worse but more scenic.Lots of bends and curves. http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6...0216proc36.jpg http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1...0217proc32.jpg Then I bumped into this spot. http://www.giderosbay.com/ Here, a nice family welcomed me with a kettle of tasty tea. http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6...0223proc37.jpg http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/364...0225proc33.jpg http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5...0227proc38.jpg Sunbathing ducks http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/370...0229proc34.jpg http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2...0231proc39.jpg Taken from a top of a hill,showing the same area http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2...0235proc41.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6...0236proc42.jpg Another coastal town named ''Cide'' http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5...0241proc43.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5...0242proc44.jpg I left the town quickly to find a suitable place erect the tent http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7...0244proc45.jpg http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/917/sdc10246proc46.jpg http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6...0247proc47.jpg http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8...0249proc48.jpg http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/682...0253proc49.jpg I found this place to stay overnight. There was heavy rain that night but the tent was durable enough to resist the wind especially. http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/247...0255proc50.jpg It was getting dark but I managed to put up the tent. http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3...0258proc51.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7...0263proc35.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7...0263proc35.jpg http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2...0264proc52.jpg |
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