Day 132 to Field Camp, Turkey, 137km, 10,740 to date, 1560m up,  1394m end. 

A very hard day, serious climbing in the morning, then wind against and rain for the second half - but wonderful scenery and a really pleasant, but hard ride.

I have stopped normally twice a day, either an ice cream or a drink.  Every occasion involves having tea, I have no idea what tea costs as I have never been able to pay for it, it has either been bought for us by another customer, or at places like gas stations it is their equivalent of “free coffee”.

It is continuing to rain, so hiding in our tents it is.  Also it is now dark by 6:30 so that minimizes the evening social gatherings.

Last night we were camped away from everything, so very quiet, in particular no barking dogs - this has been very much a rarity on this whole trip.  I expect tonight will also be quiet.

A coupe pics:

One of the "ice cream" stops: