Friday 31st May. Left the boat and travelled by bus to Cavdir to start our ride to Sakhkent Canyon, then the last ride to Tlos, then bus to Gocek and our boat.
Yes a complicated process today with tender into last night's harbour, 90 minutes bus ride to our bikes then off to the Canyon. Last night we had a beautiful sunset, just after I'd written the blog!! So the ride to the Canyon passed lots of milky water obviously from the snow melt on the surrounding mountains. This place was a beautiful water paradise. Water, pretty hanging seats, ducks and lots of flowing water. We walked to the Canyon and boy it must really come pelting through in spring. And the water was cold. Great views, then back k for our lunch. I had a delicious lamb shish kebab and the delicious fresh orange and pomegranate juice.
Then off on the last ride. As usual, straight after lunch a hill to climb, then eventually downhill again. Beautiful views of the formerly snow capped mountains. Finally we stopped, handed over our trusty bikes and buses to another Lycian, Greek, Roman ruin. Amazing structures that housed lots of people until earthquakes and Attaturk decreed that Greeks in these communities returned to Greece. Again lots of myths and legends associated with the area. Back on the bus and to Gocek. We arrived at a huge bustling boat areas. Millions of dollars worth of boats. Our boat was waiting and for the first time we walked on board!!! Tomorrow I head to my hotel in Gocek for 2 nights and then onto Sweden!!!
Some gorgeous photos again Smith. You are seeing some really special places.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic journey with such a variety of experiences
ReplyDeleteSuperb scenery! Love the canyon walk especially and the ruins! So many ruins everywhere! What a memorable trip! The best??
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