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30 Sep 2010
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Crazy, make sure you get fuel before entering the mountains in Bulgaria if heading for Turkish border. There is only 1 petrol station on the route which closes at 18.30. Bulgarian roads to border aren't great but when you clear the border .... when you see the Turkish roads --- BIG GRINS
At turkish border you will need to buy entry visa and green card insurance at the border post. You can't get clearance without them.
Enjoy ....
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30 Sep 2010
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leaving UK 2nd October heading for Turkey via Slovenia, Romaina, Bulgaria. Then on to Syria and Jordan (Petra / Wadi Rum ..etc), then back to Syria for a ferry to Italy late October.
hope to meet other on the way.
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Hi Camel
I and my friend are leaving Finland at the 6th or 7th of October. My friend's destination is Jordan and mine is Cape Town. We'll be riding via Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Syria.. Hope to meet you - or anyone else - on the way.
Jami
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1 Oct 2010
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I'm in Ohrid - Macedonia at the moment. Heading for Albania the day after tomorrow. And from the on ... I'll just see where I'll go.
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6 Oct 2010
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touring ME, currently in Zahle, Lebanon
Hi folks, I'm currently in Zahle (close to Baalbek) in Lebanon. Anyone going to Syria and Jordan? Does anyone have camping GPS-POIs from this region? Hotels are quite expensive around here.
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8 Oct 2010
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plan update
Hı everyone,
In Istanbul at the moment, leavıng sunday 10th October headıng to Ankara, Cappadoccıaö and aiming to cross the Syrıan boarders on the 16th ısh, would welcome meetıng other rıders en route.
My Turkısh Sım number ıs +90 534300 9454.
Cheers.
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9 Oct 2010
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Currently in Albania, going towards Lake Ohrid tomorrow. Will arrive in Turkey
end of next week. Albania is just too beautiful and worth to spend more time.
Friendly people, nice weather, dusty roads
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14 Oct 2010
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Heading for Tartus today. Will spend 2/3 days there and then on past Latakya to the coast for another 2/3 days, then Turkey.
Mobile is 00447786627000 for txts.
Peter.
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14 Oct 2010
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Going from Alexandropoulis/Greece to Turkey tommorrow - straight on towards Cappadocia. Plans afterwards are open. Would be nice to find some sunny spots, can`t tell nice things about the greek weather
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.........weather's been great in Turkey and Syria so far tho I'm not looking forward to the return journey
See for yourself if you have time
I Should Have Gone to Iran! - a set on Flickr
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17 Oct 2010
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Hı everyone,
In Istanbul at the moment, leavıng sunday 10th October headıng to Ankara, Cappadoccıaö and aiming to cross the Syrıan boarders on the 16th ısh, would welcome meetıng other rıders en route.
My Turkısh Sım number ıs +90 534300 9454.
Cheers.
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Hi Camel
We're in Kavala, Greece now. I tried to contact you but due to not having enough posts I couldn't send a PM. I sent an SMS but apparently you are not using your Turkish SIM anymore.
We're heading for Turkey tomorrow. Probably will spend a couple of days in Istanbul and after that off to Cappadocia it is. And then to Syria and Jordan. But we haven't made any fixed plans on the schedule.
If anyone's on our route, feel free to contact. My phone number is +358505817695.
Jami
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19 Oct 2010
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Hi folks, I'm currently in Zahle (close to Baalbek) in Lebanon. Anyone going to Syria and Jordan? Does anyone have camping GPS-POIs from this region? Hotels are quite expensive around here.
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Great to meet you on the road today Tom. I'm back on line and on my way to Antalya tomorrow.
Safe riding and I'll keep up to date with your blog.
Peter
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