6th May - 38 miles to Gebze. Use ferry to cross Bosphorus, 15 minute crossing costing 1.15 lira (42 pence). Paid 32 euro into Iranian Garanti Bank for visa application. I keep my fingers crossed that the application is successful.
Today I have no energy and feel exhausted from rest stop in Istanbul. I am very glad i spent time in the city, but it felt like being in an ant's nest. The freedom and individual identity of cycling was lost.
7th May - 70 miles to Hendek. All back to normal, recovered from rest in Istabul. Camping in shop owners garden tonight. The inherent hospitality here must be nurtured by something.
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Good going Roger,
Sorry to hear your rest day in Istanbul exhausted you - another couple of thousand miles should soon sort you out!. Good luck with your visa application for Iran - take great care between Zaheden and Quetta though.
Caroline sends her love - we are both on jury service at present - very arduous, Sally has taken a photo of us sunbathing after being sent home early!.
Much love,
Ian and Sally
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