Just arrived in Sanliurfa from Nemrut Dagi. Tomorrow I'll carry on to Midyat, or rather south-east of the town to the monastry Mor Gabriel.
People around here say it's safe to go - just don't go to Diyarbakir or near Cizre and the next town east of Cizre. So I'm confident to carry on. From Mor Gabriel my route will take me to Hasankyef and further to Ahlat on the Van Lake. By then I think I'll be well out of the danger zone.
Considering money and documents: Here in Turkey I never felt unsafe at any place or time. You do need a certain amount of cash, as sometimes the petrol stations cannot process credit cards, and the hotels and pensions in small villages often only take cash.
Thx again to Jumpman for the informations and contacts for Istanbul.
Safe travels to everybody. Oh, and very important to mention: Turkey is a great country to visit: Brilliant landscapes, friendly people, lots of cultural site. IMHO no need to avoid this country. The touristic business is reduced dramatically, like at Nemrut Dagi somewhat minus 90%.
Another tip: Tkae the small winding roads. Much more interesting than the "D"-roads, which often are 4-lane highways.
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Only when we pause to wonder
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(Rod McKuen)
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