I have been trying out the video recording capabilities of my Canon EOS 500D. The videos seem to come out very good indeed. I will try to do more of it in the future. Here is first a couple of shots from Istanbul.
Archive for November, 2010
Day 50: Istanbul
Posted on Nov - 26 - 2010
0 km Eva and İlker are outdoor people. They do orienteering, cycling, and even adventure races. Today we went to a forest outside Istanbul for some hiking. In the middle of the hike we suddenly met a hunter. Hunters are usually not allowed in this part of the forrest, and this hunter looked very upset. [ Read More ]
Categories: Turkey
Day 49: Istanbul
Posted on Nov - 26 - 2010
0 km Waking up to the sound of waves and the heat of the sun, you know it is going to be a good day! Talking with the guys back home it was nice to tell that we were sitting outside and might as well go for swim. In Denmark it was snowing! A part [ Read More ]
Categories: Turkey
Day 48: Sivriada Island
Posted on Nov - 25 - 2010
0 km During my days in Turkey I have been in regular contact with radio friend Urcun TA0U. Urcun had been planning a trip to the Island of Sivriada with a group of radio amateurs from Istanbul. I was invited to join! In the early morning hours we were leaving Istanbul on a yacht full [ Read More ]
Categories: Meeting Radio Amateurs, Turkey
Day 47: Istanbul
Posted on Nov - 22 - 2010
0 km Istanbul is every bit as magic and fascinating as I remember. I will let the photos do the talking. Please enjoy.
Categories: Turkey
Day 46: Istanbul
Posted on Nov - 22 - 2010
0 km Yesterday I met Mark from New Zealand at my hostel. Mark has been traveling around Turkey by bus for the last 3 weeks so he knew where to buy a cheap bus ticket to Istanbul. He even decided to head the same way. Moving those 350 km sure is a lot easier when [ Read More ]
Categories: Turkey
Day 45: Canakkale
Posted on Nov - 22 - 2010
0 km When I arrived at my hostel yesterday I saw another cycle in the garage. From people I have talked to I now know it belongs to Julie from Australia. Hopefully I will get a chance to meet her before she leaves. Otherwise a truly relaxing day at the Mediterranean. The lunch was simple [ Read More ]
Categories: Turkey
Day 44: Gelibolu – Canakale
Posted on Nov - 22 - 2010
Distance: 50.04 km Ridetime: 3:03:21 Average: 20.0 km/h Total distance: 3122 km Saying goodbye to Mehmet at his gas station in the morning I was on my way again. Europe is separated from Asia by the The Bosporus strait. Today I passed another big milestone as I left Europe behind after a short 30 minute [ Read More ]
Categories: Turkey
Day 43: Uzunköprü – Gelibolu
Posted on Nov - 15 - 2010
Distance: 98.49 km Ridetime: 5:04:11 Average: 20.3 km/h Total distance: 3072 km The first of many highlights today was passing the 3000 km mark on a hill outside Uzunköprü. I have certainly had my share of sunshine for the last weeks so thought I had to be satisfied with a cloudy and foggy day. However, [ Read More ]
Categories: Turkey
Day 42: Kirklareli – Uzunköprü
Posted on Nov - 14 - 2010
Distance: 84.84 km Ridetime: 4:17:12 Average: 20.2 km/h Dog chases: 2! Total distance: 2974 km When people give me advice that is solely based on stereotypes and fear I basically don’t pay any attention at all (then I should have stayed at home!). But, the warnings about the stray dogs of Turkey are not exaggerated. [ Read More ]
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