A strange kind of day, mostly spent just waiting for my boat to come in. No sign of Godot. And no little fishes in little dishes. I probably spent most of the time sitting in cafes by the harbour. I romanticised about having a small business as a fisherman and poet. I guess both involve … Continue reading Big Trip Day 35 – Waiting in Antalya
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Big Trip Day 34 – Alanya to Antalya
Today's post will be short and as sweet as lokum. I was on the road for about two and a half hours when I picked up a lift in a truck that took me the 3 hours all the way to Antalya. It was a lovely ride along the coast road... ...blue sea breaking white … Continue reading Big Trip Day 34 – Alanya to Antalya
Big Trip Day 33 – Anamur to Alanya
As I get deeper into my reminiscences about this hitch-hiking trip across Europe (and a bit of Asia), so I find myself becoming more whimsical in my writing. In a sense there are two journeys unfolding here - that of 1973 and the reliving of it in 2025. Fifty-two years separate the two journeys. The … Continue reading Big Trip Day 33 – Anamur to Alanya
Big Trip Day 32 – Anamur
Today is a quiet day, so I thought it would be good to provide a quick summary of the trip so far - what you might call an overland overview. I hit the road at 10.00 hrs this morning, full of enthusiasm. [Well, this last bit is not actually recorded in my travelogue, just a … Continue reading Big Trip Day 32 – Anamur
Big Trip Day 31 – Tasucu to Anamur
Unusually, I did not have any difficulties trying to find my way out of town this morning. I set off at around 09.45 hrs, and after about 20 minutes I found myself drinking tea at a makeshift hut just off the road. There were many times on this trip when I was plied with free … Continue reading Big Trip Day 31 – Tasucu to Anamur
Big Trip Day 30 – Cumra to Tasucu
A good start to the day, hitting the road about 10.00 hrs and picking up a lift in a truck to my requisite junction. There was quite a long walk after that and around midday I sat in the shade with a group of garage workers for about half an hour. I soon found a … Continue reading Big Trip Day 30 – Cumra to Tasucu
Big Trip Day 27 – Yalova to Konya
It is good to introduce the map feature again after being away from my laptop for a few days. I would hate to think you were feeling as lost and disoriented as I was at times. And of course, if you purchased the special edition my map of Europe to put on your wall, together … Continue reading Big Trip Day 27 – Yalova to Konya
Big Trip Day 26 – Istanbul to Yalova
Today marks the start of Volume 2 of my travelogue. Well, ok then, I started a new notebook to capture my thoughts on this journey. I hear some of those thoughts have wanted to escape for years, but at least now they are getting a bit of fresh air. It is quite difficult to untangle … Continue reading Big Trip Day 26 – Istanbul to Yalova
Big Trip Day 25 – Istanbul
I strolled down to the Galata Bridge again this morning. As in many cities, the streets are like a gallery depicting the full spectrum of poverty and wealth, of fortune and misfortune, of happiness and despair. I tried to capture the essence of the city in my notes at the time: …minarets of many mosques, … Continue reading Big Trip Day 25 – Istanbul
Big Trip Day 24 – Istanbul
The first notes for today were recorded in a cafe at the Galata Bridge, where I enjoyed an early afternoon beer. I had spent the morning wandering around the city, soaking up the sights and sounds. It was so noisy and vibrant, the characterful hawkers broadcasting the wonders of their wares, the man playing his … Continue reading Big Trip Day 24 – Istanbul
Psychologist on the Move 