76km (898m vertical)
There was a 3km group ride out of town because the mayor asked if he could ride us out, but I don't think that he showed up in the end. After that, it was a short and easy day. Al and I chatted away as we rode and still averaged 27km/h on the day. We were the first into lunch and the hotel, arriving before 11am.
There were a few rolling hills today, which made for some pleasant scenery, but nothing too strenuous. Getting in early also let us beat the heat, which I greatly prefer.
Al lost $2,500 from the group safe and everyone has been asked to verify exactly what they have in the safe, in case someone grabbed his cash accidentally. For the Silk Route trip, we were told to bring $1,000 to give to the tour leaders. I gave this to the tour leaders at the beginning of this Orient Express trip, and watched them count it out, so that the only thing I have in the safe is my passport. Its a tough situation, since the tour company has no way of knowing what Al put in the safe, and Al has no way of knowing what other people took out.
I'm writing this entry in the hotel stairwell, because it is the only place that their wireless connection seems to work. How strange.
Rolling hills and sunflowers...
...and a little Turkish cabin.
1 comment:
Hi Daniel,
It is great fun following your trip online. Can't believe how beautiful it is.
Steffen
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