Iran - Alti ustu macera (...an adventure after all) 2 x KTM 990 - Page 12

Jamie · 01-07-2009, 06:06 PM

Simply amazing! Thanks for taking the time to post it.

meto · 01-07-2009, 11:12 PM

16 October, Thursday
Esfehan - Delijan - Sarafjagan - Arak - Malayer - Hamadan - Ali Sadr (609 km)

We were up again at 05:00.

We left the bikes on the most crowded street of Esfehan and there was no harm. I guess, while looking, somebody turned on my heated grips. A good example why to wire it to a switched source. It would have been a nightmare to start the day with a blank battery.
Unfortunately, we have to take the faster main road today, because we have to be in Ali Sadr at 14:00 the latest to take a tour in the caves.
We ate in Delijan, at a restaurant serving real breakfast. This was unusual. After the breakfast we had a small gas crisis. I aim the gas stations that we were going to stop according to my paper map. It worked out perfectly from the start. This time there wasn't unleaded gas in the one we stopped. So, we had to go another 60 kms to the other station. If the tanks had been dry, it would be a huge problem. You always need to travel with a tolerance.

After Malayer, strong sidewinds started. It's understandable, because it was all plain as the eye can see around us. There were sandstorms also.
After Hamadan, we followed the sign to Ali Sadr caves, which took 60 kms from Hamadan. We checked in the hotel near the caves. We fed ourselves and went to see the "world's biggest water caves", as it was claimed. I don't know if it's true, but it sure felt that way.

A paddleboat in the lead, pulling 4 plastic boats tied to each other. I hopped on the paddleboat with our guide. I understood later that the smart f.cker left all the job to me. I stopped paddling to see if he's paddling to. No go.

It's quite cold for t-shirts in there. Take a fleece with you.

There were signs showing the depht. 14m was the deepest we saw.

Because the water was crystal clear, you easily see the thrown plastic water bottles.

After a while we arrived to a station and started walking again into a hall kind of empty space. It was said that the height's reaching 40 m here.

We hopped on the boats again, and returned to the first station from a diffent route.
It was really worth the trip to see the caves.
There was nothing much to do after the cave attraction. We selpt, did some stuff in the laptop and simply rested.

Dickyb · 01-08-2009, 12:35 PM

Hi Meto,

Excellent stuff. I hope to catch up with a real adventurer the next time I am around Izmir. Keep it coming.

Cheers,

Dickyb

MoBill · 01-08-2009, 08:26 PM

Excellent window into that world Meto, lovin' it.

ftraian · 03-09-2009, 12:12 PM

Execllent sory of a true adventure!

maccajim · 03-09-2009, 08:25 PM

It looked like u had a great time with all the other travelers in the traditional hostel, where the Chinese Muslim as well? Or did u mean they still have to wear veils outside just not in the guest house. Great photos especially the night time tripod stuff looks great, Good luck and keep it up

the pathwalker · 03-09-2009, 11:12 PM

i can only b jealous at the beautiful landscape which i'm not alloud 2 get 2 it.....
very good job with the report. really pleasure 2 read and c.....

Lastsix · 03-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Fantastic trip...your images are unbelievable and magical. Thanks for sharing them, along with your take on Iran. I can't believe what a beautiful place Iran is.

Broo C em · 03-10-2009, 04:08 PM

Great report you guys, the sort of stuff that makes the world smaller & helps expand understanding . . . . hard to comprehend why that Dubya clown wanted to blitz these people, with their ability to create SO much beauty in the midst of such limited resources? Go figure . .. . !

BrooC DownUnder ;-))

Boarder06 · 03-11-2009, 02:50 AM

Thanks for the posts guys. Just came back from a little snowboarding/sightseeing trip to Iran and it is an amazing country with very friendly people.

Heading back on a motorbike soon via Greece and Trukey. So thanks for the detailed info. Will make it easier to decide where to go.

Cheers,
Steff

cengiz64 · 03-11-2009, 04:21 AM

nice report guys, thanks, but will it be continued or not

NB_CRF'er · 03-11-2009, 10:57 AM

Thanks for sharing!

What a amazing spot to travel. I learned a lot about Iran that I never new before.
Looking forward to the rest of this journey!

the venturer · 03-11-2009, 11:23 AM

More and more we want to see.Thx for the upload.

AGIRABI · 03-11-2009, 05:13 PM

Great adventure and ride report. Thanks for sharing with us

ride everything · 03-12-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie

Simply amazing! Thanks for taking the time to post it.

Agree! This is definitely one of the best RRs I've read here....and I've read a lot!

One thing I did learn while reading this, I'm a big, giant pussy when it comes to ADV riding! I've done nothing CLOSE to this. You guys RULE!

01-07-2009, 11:12 PM	#167
meto ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Izmir, Turkey Oddometer: 56	16 October, Thursday Esfehan - Delijan - Sarafjagan - Arak - Malayer - Hamadan - Ali Sadr (609 km) We were up again at 05:00. We left the bikes on the most crowded street of Esfehan and there was no harm. I guess, while looking, somebody turned on my heated grips. A good example why to wire it to a switched source. It would have been a nightmare to start the day with a blank battery. Unfortunately, we have to take the faster main road today, because we have to be in Ali Sadr at 14:00 the latest to take a tour in the caves. We ate in Delijan, at a restaurant serving real breakfast. This was unusual. After the breakfast we had a small gas crisis. I aim the gas stations that we were going to stop according to my paper map. It worked out perfectly from the start. This time there wasn't unleaded gas in the one we stopped. So, we had to go another 60 kms to the other station. If the tanks had been dry, it would be a huge problem. You always need to travel with a tolerance. After Malayer, strong sidewinds started. It's understandable, because it was all plain as the eye can see around us. There were sandstorms also. After Hamadan, we followed the sign to Ali Sadr caves, which took 60 kms from Hamadan. We checked in the hotel near the caves. We fed ourselves and went to see the "world's biggest water caves", as it was claimed. I don't know if it's true, but it sure felt that way. A paddleboat in the lead, pulling 4 plastic boats tied to each other. I hopped on the paddleboat with our guide. I understood later that the smart f.cker left all the job to me. I stopped paddling to see if he's paddling to. No go. It's quite cold for t-shirts in there. Take a fleece with you. There were signs showing the depht. 14m was the deepest we saw. Because the water was crystal clear, you easily see the thrown plastic water bottles. After a while we arrived to a station and started walking again into a hall kind of empty space. It was said that the height's reaching 40 m here. We hopped on the boats again, and returned to the first station from a diffent route. It was really worth the trip to see the caves. There was nothing much to do after the cave attraction. We selpt, did some stuff in the laptop and simply rested. __________________ Metin "meto" Saruhanli 990 ADV

01-08-2009, 08:26 PM	#169
MoBill Smiles when says dat Joined: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Oddometer: 12,711	Excellent window into that world Meto, lovin' it. __________________ WR250R Data Thread Pix: Sets for 2007 DL650 Build. , Custom Wolfman Tank Bag..Yamaha Super Tenere Build and now 2012 DL 650 Bulid

03-09-2009, 08:25 PM	#171
maccajim Holding the Awesome Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo at the moment Oddometer: 541	top report It looked like u had a great time with all the other travelers in the traditional hostel, where the Chinese Muslim as well? Or did u mean they still have to wear veils outside just not in the guest house. Great photos especially the night time tripod stuff looks great, Good luck and keep it up __________________ Where the bloody hell am I http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...14#post7746114 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563506 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344575 maccajim screwed with this post 03-09-2009 at 08:36 PM

03-09-2009, 11:12 PM	#172
the pathwalker Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Oddometer: 18	exellent RR juys... i can only b jealous at the beautiful landscape which i'm not alloud 2 get 2 it..... very good job with the report. really pleasure 2 read and c.....

03-10-2009, 09:57 AM	#173
Lastsix a.k.a. Rainman Joined: May 2006 Location: Texas Oddometer: 35	Fantastic trip...your images are unbelievable and magical. Thanks for sharing them, along with your take on Iran. I can't believe what a beautiful place Iran is. __________________ 2010 BMW R1200RT 2006 Harley-Davidson Heritage

01-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#166
Jamie stay weird Joined: May 2004 Location: Shelby, NC Oddometer: 1,168	Simply amazing! Thanks for taking the time to post it.

01-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#168
Dickyb Bewildered Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Kas-Antalya,Turkey Oddometer: 958	Hi Meto, Excellent stuff. I hope to catch up with a real adventurer the next time I am around Izmir. Keep it coming. Cheers, Dickyb

03-09-2009, 12:12 PM	#170
ftraian Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Cluj, Romania Oddometer: 16	Execllent sory of a true adventure!

03-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#174
Broo C em Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2002 Location: NP, Taranaki, NZ Oddometer: 177	Great report you guys, the sort of stuff that makes the world smaller & helps expand understanding . . . . hard to comprehend why that Dubya clown wanted to blitz these people, with their ability to create SO much beauty in the midst of such limited resources? Go figure . .. . ! BrooC DownUnder ;-)) __________________ "Angle parked in a Parallel Universe"

03-11-2009, 02:50 AM	#175
Boarder06 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: South Pole, Antarctica Oddometer: 171	Thanks Thanks for the posts guys. Just came back from a little snowboarding/sightseeing trip to Iran and it is an amazing country with very friendly people. Heading back on a motorbike soon via Greece and Trukey. So thanks for the detailed info. Will make it easier to decide where to go. Cheers, Steff

03-11-2009, 04:21 AM	#176
cengiz64 Bursa Enduro Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Nizhny Novgorod Russia Oddometer: 19	nice report guys, thanks, but will it be continued or not

03-11-2009, 10:57 AM	#177
NB_CRF'er I got a job, I explore! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: NB, Canada Oddometer: 54	Thanks for sharing! What a amazing spot to travel. I learned a lot about Iran that I never new before. Looking forward to the rest of this journey!

03-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#178
the venturer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Thrace and Istanbul Oddometer: 1,387	More and more we want to see.Thx for the upload. __________________ ALONG THE COASTS OF TURKİYE 2010 BLACK SEA RALLY 2009 DARDANELLES PRINCESS ISLANDS CHASING TREASURE HUNTERS RIDING IN THRACE WEEKEND TIMEOUT

03-11-2009, 05:13 PM	#179
AGIRABI The World Is Mine Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Zero Point Oddometer: 682	Great adventure and ride report. Thanks for sharing with us __________________ BMWR1200GSA06 \| BMWR1200GS05 \| BMWR1150GSA02 \| BMWR1150GS 00

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