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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
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Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



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We had 130 km to Trabzon and were stopped 3 times in traffic police checks. At the first one they took a quick peak at the plates and said drive on. At the second we all had to produce passports, drivers license, and vehicle registration. They then called 4 operate times and for each bike gave the plate number and the ID. After 15 min they let us go. Not 5 km later we were waved in again at the next stop. Dan said to the guy “were just all check 5 km ago”…Even the bus driver who was also pulled over at both stops came over and told the cop that all these bikes just had the full paper check. He made a call to the other officers and yes we were free to go.

Turkey-18 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Arriving to Trabazon the traffic was very heavy and as usual the drivers very aggressive. We checked a few hotels and all were very expensive. We decided to pass thru the town and at the airport there were a number of hotels. They were very accommodating moving cars so we could park out front and then parking a car to block us in for the night. We again wondered about and found a kebab grill for dinner. Another good night sleep since the airport hotels have very sound proof windows no 430 am w are up call.
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Great photos, great job writing up your travels. I always enjoy reading your report. Looking forward to meeting you both. Keep safe.
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Great photos, great job writing up your travels. I always enjoy reading your report. Looking forward to meeting you both. Keep safe.
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Thanks Mac and it will not be too long. Still waiting on actuation numbers for Iran....Cutting it close. Hi from Tblisi. Waiting here I blew out my rear shock and one is coming by UPS.
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We have a short day planned today with just 2o6 km to Batumi Georgia. This gives us lots of time since there is the border to deal with and a 1 hour time change.

Screen Shot 2017-05-27 at 22.59.55 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

The ride was pretty uneventful. We did stop for a quick power wash after the rain and mountain roads. We again passed several hundred trucks on the way.

Batumi by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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We arrived at a good time as the line was short. There were 2 buses ahead of us, but after the first check point where they ask for your passport and vehicle registration the one bus let us in front of him.

Batumi-5 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Georgia by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

You then proceed to Turkish customs to get an exit stamp.

Batumi-6 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Dan was pushing his bike slowly as the line moved. Just before the agent his side stand caught on a metal grate and the bike pulled away from him and fell onto Sara knocking her over. No harm done to her, but the 800’s windscreen was cracked into 4 pieces. We all picked the bikes and the plastic pieces up and handed the passports for the exit stamp.

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From here you ride to the Georgia check point where they record your plate. You proceed to the next line for customs. here they want your passport and registration. Insurance is not mandatory here and they does not seem to be anywhere to buy it. There is no procedure for TVIP for the bikes.

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The town is a short 19 km away, where we had booked a hotel just off the main road. Prices and about half of Turkey here. Georgians may be even worse drivers than the Turkish! We arrived to the hotel, checked in and got washed up.

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Georgia-27 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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Some Macgyvering with glue and duct tape and voila!

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We were starved and headed out to eat.

Georgia-10 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Georgia-11 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

This is a very interesting city with all kind of flashy buildings and a very nice waterfront.

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At night they had light shows and fountains timed to music.

Georgia-12 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Georgia-13 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Georgia-15 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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Todays plan is to head east on the old lower road to Borjomi. Google says the 212 km will take 8 hours.

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The first 81 km to Khulo is paved , but with a lot of live stock on the road and of course quite a few crazy Georgian drivers.

Borjormi Contour by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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The road deteriorates for the next 60 km. The unpaved section had it all steep up and downs, switchbacks, river and wash out crossings, and mud. Mix in with this Georgian drivers and cows… there is a real challenge.

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