Peter_n_Margaret
Adventurer
Don't want to steal the thread, but we spent 10 weeks touring Turkey in 2013.
We saw almost zero other independent travellers.
The people and the country are a delight.
lCheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
Around Europe/ Asia in a Shorty
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We saw almost zero other independent travellers.
The people and the country are a delight.
lCheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
Sierra Valley
Wander
Thanks for sharing and nice looking rigs!
Cruisn
Adventurer
Well I am back in Turkey after a nice month long foray in Ukraine! figured we would try something a bit different this time. We found its slow going even on the highways and trails, well you're gonna need a winch. Overall it was a stunning trip. this is just a photo dump for now till I once again get a blog together. and once again... im lazy. lol. so enjoy the photos.
For what we did this trip felt quite rushed for the pack up, 2 partial days is just not enough time. But here we are on the ferry from Turkey to Ukraine. a nice 27 hour ride across the black sea
We brought the drone so why not use it: camp number 2,
On our way to camp 3, day 5 I think, we found some trails that took us to the waterfall, steep steep steep, we had our first ever winch recovery, I figure it would of made it if I had been harder on the loud pedal but when you travel remote and solo sometimes the slow and steady way wins. I had to winch 2 times to make it to an area "flat" enough, this is after continuously sliding into the embankment, dented the front fender.
And parked up at camp:
Now it just wouldn't be a good trip without some history, we spent the night near this old fort that was used by the Ukraines, the Russians and fianally the nazis during the WWII, very cool to see. a little creepy to explore.
After that we headed to the tunnel of love, the pg rated one.
Moving forward in time to the cold war, we viewed the nuclear silo base, went under ground, and if your wondering, yes that is the SS-18 still intact ready to go. the nukes have been removed apparently but are still in the country somewhere.
We viewed the Duga radar assembly, 150M tall and 750M wide.
And since we were already in the Chernobyl NO-GO- zone, why not stop in at Pripyat to view the worlds worst nuclear disaster. It was insane to see how much the forest had reclaimed.
Driving past the new containment for reactor 4:
Control room 4, or whats left of it, we are 20 meters away form the elephants foot here. we get high and low readings on the counters here but nothing crazy. unlike in town in the hot spots or like while driving through the red forest.
Reactor 3 was in use till 2001, which I didnt know, but we got to go in and have a look around.
Then it was time to slowly move back to Turkey, good camping can be found.
My last night of camping:
Driving out and stopping for lunch on the black sea cliffs.
New tattoo to match the car as well
Now I am back off to work. but in DRC so the wagon may make another guest appearance there. who knows?
For what we did this trip felt quite rushed for the pack up, 2 partial days is just not enough time. But here we are on the ferry from Turkey to Ukraine. a nice 27 hour ride across the black sea
We brought the drone so why not use it: camp number 2,
On our way to camp 3, day 5 I think, we found some trails that took us to the waterfall, steep steep steep, we had our first ever winch recovery, I figure it would of made it if I had been harder on the loud pedal but when you travel remote and solo sometimes the slow and steady way wins. I had to winch 2 times to make it to an area "flat" enough, this is after continuously sliding into the embankment, dented the front fender.
And parked up at camp:
Now it just wouldn't be a good trip without some history, we spent the night near this old fort that was used by the Ukraines, the Russians and fianally the nazis during the WWII, very cool to see. a little creepy to explore.
After that we headed to the tunnel of love, the pg rated one.
Moving forward in time to the cold war, we viewed the nuclear silo base, went under ground, and if your wondering, yes that is the SS-18 still intact ready to go. the nukes have been removed apparently but are still in the country somewhere.
We viewed the Duga radar assembly, 150M tall and 750M wide.
And since we were already in the Chernobyl NO-GO- zone, why not stop in at Pripyat to view the worlds worst nuclear disaster. It was insane to see how much the forest had reclaimed.
Driving past the new containment for reactor 4:
Control room 4, or whats left of it, we are 20 meters away form the elephants foot here. we get high and low readings on the counters here but nothing crazy. unlike in town in the hot spots or like while driving through the red forest.
Reactor 3 was in use till 2001, which I didnt know, but we got to go in and have a look around.
Then it was time to slowly move back to Turkey, good camping can be found.
My last night of camping:
Driving out and stopping for lunch on the black sea cliffs.
New tattoo to match the car as well
Now I am back off to work. but in DRC so the wagon may make another guest appearance there. who knows?
Cruisn
Adventurer
Well I have sorta quit being lazy, so here come some blogs, what I will be doing is swapping between a Turkey blog and a blog from Iran to keep it interesting although the Iran blog doesn't feature the pajero I figure it is well worth showing as the country was beautiful.
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/gearbox-and-go/
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/gearbox-and-go/
Cruisn
Adventurer
Lets get rolling into our Turkey trip. we start our 3 week swing with a coastal cruise!
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/coastal-cruising/
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/coastal-cruising/
Cruisn
Adventurer
Continuing onto day 2, we go see some cool old stuff
wrongturn.com.au
Men Of Rock < WrongTurn.com.au
Where do we start today, it was a mish mash of side roads into the mountains then back onto the main road for 5 kms then we would whip into the next side track. But of course, that is not before we start with breakfast and a lazy coffee. Moving into town we cross a […]
billiebob
Well-known member
Love your journal. Fabulous story, incredible pictures, I want to eat the food.
And your overlander, yes this is the size, scale I love. Very light, incredibly efficient yet lacking nothing.
But the automatic..... I've owned a few and been thru the same thing too often... I've also owned a lot of manual transmissions and never had an issue. Your story reinforces my commitment to shifting gears manually. I sold my last automatic 20 years ago. I'll never buy another.
Hope to visit Turkey again before I die. The people, culture, food are as spectacular as the sky, water and countryside.
Wish you well. Look forward to future updates.
And your overlander, yes this is the size, scale I love. Very light, incredibly efficient yet lacking nothing.
But the automatic..... I've owned a few and been thru the same thing too often... I've also owned a lot of manual transmissions and never had an issue. Your story reinforces my commitment to shifting gears manually. I sold my last automatic 20 years ago. I'll never buy another.
Hope to visit Turkey again before I die. The people, culture, food are as spectacular as the sky, water and countryside.
Wish you well. Look forward to future updates.
Cruisn
Adventurer
thanks man, I’m lazy with the blogs but getting there lol.
as for the auto, it was mostly my doing for failing, should have done the oil sooner due to the high high heat. I have a lock up kit in it that locks it from second gear onwards, it’s a 5 speed, and I have just bought a second cooler to help it out so as long I keep the heat under control it should be fine. New box will have oil changed every 20k kms. now due to severe service.
Would love a manual though, maybe if I found a wrecking one in Europe I’d steal some parts.
Cruisn
Adventurer
Sorry guys, I have been hella lazy again. here are 2 more blogs from Turkey.
wrongturn.com.au
wrongturn.com.au
How Long Is The Tour? < WrongTurn.com.au
Waking up in Gaziantep, we have a lovely breakfast in the hotel before going out for a walk in town. We walk past spices, and dried fruits and a multitude of copper wares, yet still… no cup of christ, my dream of being indi continuous, Asareh hates it. You will find as you travel through […]
Water's Rising < WrongTurn.com.au
Today we back track into town to do a restock, a rather lazy day overall. We start with heading back about 20kms to Kahta for meat and vegetables. A simple shop just to ensure our next few days are stress free and good eating. On our way back in we stop at Karakus Tumulus to […]
Cruisn
Adventurer
Still working on the blogs, trying to complete them all before we travel again so expect a few to come through at a high rate of speed.
Today we hit up Mt. Nemrut to meet gods placed here from the east and west.
wrongturn.com.au
Then we have a few troubles, well just 1. an injector line that was overdue for replacement bit me. but all good.
wrongturn.com.au
But then we hit up Karanlik Kanyon. worth it!!!
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/the-boring-blog/
Today we hit up Mt. Nemrut to meet gods placed here from the east and west.
Mt. Nemrut < WrongTurn.com.au
We wake to a lovely warm day. Perfect for the exploring we will be doing, except on top of Mt. Nemrut the wind is howling depending on which side you are on. It’s a steep drive but an easy drive for any vehicle 2 or 4wd. When we arrive at the top we parked and […]
Then we have a few troubles, well just 1. an injector line that was overdue for replacement bit me. but all good.
What's That Smell? < WrongTurn.com.au
In the morning there is a bit of confusion at the hotel as I try to sort a good workshop, but by luck the parking lot attendant knows a very good workshop, we head on out to Teknikeren garaj where I am introduced to Eren. A top-notch bloke who helps me with the wagon and […]
But then we hit up Karanlik Kanyon. worth it!!!
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/the-boring-blog/
Peter_n_Margaret
Adventurer
Thanks.
We spent 10 weeks touring Turkey in 2013. You are bringing back lots of great memories of wonderful people, including mechanics that don't take money.
We still communicate with a tourist souvineir shop owner who drove us all around for days.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
We spent 10 weeks touring Turkey in 2013. You are bringing back lots of great memories of wonderful people, including mechanics that don't take money.
We still communicate with a tourist souvineir shop owner who drove us all around for days.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
Cruisn
Adventurer
It is a fantastic place. We have another 2 weeks here before we cross another border. its gonna be a big adventure.
Cruisn
Adventurer
Only 2 more blogs done tonight. But great photos at least right?
We carry on north and visit more ruin then camp in peace with rainbows and all:
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/pull-over/
Then we tackle the D915.
wrongturn.com.au
We carry on north and visit more ruin then camp in peace with rainbows and all:
https://wrongturn.com.au/ongoing-adventures/eurasia/pull-over/
Then we tackle the D915.
D915, Does It Match The Hype? < WrongTurn.com.au
The tent is pooling some water this morning so my wake up call is brutal and quick. But a coffee makes all okay. We have 1 thing to do today and this is to drive the D915. So we hammer straight to Bayburt for a refuel and head north. The road starts very easy and […]
Cruisn
Adventurer
2 more blogs up and running, the second one is all photos, mainly cause im tired.. but they drive the point across.
Asareh has to leave and I continue on my own:
wrongturn.com.au
I spend a day in the clouds
wrongturn.com.au
Asareh has to leave and I continue on my own:
Parting Ways < WrongTurn.com.au
The call came, the dreaded call… “Hello, Asareh, your apartment smells like dead fish like the fridge has quit” Ahhh man, we quickly book a flight as we hadn’t left a key with anyone back in Antalya and Asareh will be on her way home in no time at all. Luckily at the end it […]
I spend a day in the clouds
To The Gods < WrongTurn.com.au
After the D915 drive I figured it was time to see how wild of roads I could find. I guess for this blog I will just let the photos do the talking, I winded my way through about 75kms worth of crazy switch backs, loose rock slopes, thick fog and walked away okay. Please enjoy […]
Cruisn
Adventurer
Well, we are offcially in Iran.
Here are a few photos to hold over for now.
We got snow every night almost from Turkey till almost to Isfahan. normally about -2 to -5 at night and the heater was well worth the install.
Night 1:
Entering Iran:
Our cat (Pina) does our prestarts in the morning:
On route in Iran:
And almost to Isfahan:
Here are a few photos to hold over for now.
We got snow every night almost from Turkey till almost to Isfahan. normally about -2 to -5 at night and the heater was well worth the install.
Night 1:
Entering Iran:
Our cat (Pina) does our prestarts in the morning:
On route in Iran:
And almost to Isfahan: