DATE: Saturday July 28, 2007
ROUTE: Kumkoy, Turkey to Istanbul, Turkey
DISTANCE: 10 miles
TIME: 1h 15m
CEG: 700’
WEATHER: Beautiful!
Technically, Kumkoy is part of metropolitan Istanbul. Our itinerary showed an 8.5 mile ride to the dock, a 75 minute ferry ride down the Bosforous, and a 1.5 mile walk/ride to the hotel. Our privately chartered ferry (very decadent!) was scheduled to leave the dock at 11:00am. We had a lazy morning and left the hotel on our newly decorated bicycles at 9:00am. Dan, Jane, Bill, Rick, Kathie, and Fritz decided that I should lead. I don’t think they knew how slowly I would climb the one long, steep hill. Only Kathie broke rank --- she couldn’t deal with the pain and suffering! We had a breathtaking descent to a charming village at the juncture of the Black Sea and the Bosforous.
With an hour to wait, we sat in the sun at a waterfront bar. Finally we loaded the bikes and were on our way. The trip down the Bosforous was a thrilling and perfect introduction to this fascinating city. I parked my bike in the prow of the ferry and enjoyed the sights on my comfortable seat.
Michele was waiting for us at the ferry dock and we followed his lead to the hotel. The traffic was very hectic and we were all perfectly content to ride a little and walk alot. Our hotel is very nice --- perfectly located near the Grand Bazaar, The Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, and the Hagia Sofia.
We walked to our dinner restaurant through the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market. Both will be closed on Sunday so I will save my shopping until Monday. Tomorrow Sahli will take us on a city walk to all the important sites of the city. I think I will visit the Turkish Baths and maybe even take a nap.
This will be my final log. For the next 2 days I will enjoy the city, break down my bicycle, and prepare for my flight. I leave Istanbul at 6:00am July 31 and arrive in Redmond at 2:15pm the same day. To get to the airport and through security in Turkey, I am advised to leave the hotel 4 hours before my flight departs. All in all, I will be in transit 24 hours --- undoubtedly the hardest part of this entire adventure.
Thank you so much for your interest and support. It’s been fun sharing my journey with friends and family. I’ll see you soon.
Love,
Elizabeth
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17 comments:
Hey Mrs. Renner!!! It's been really fun watching your progress and your journey! I think it's amazing how far you have ridden your bike. I'll see you in September!
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