(^12) Tarsus - Kizkalesi – 92 kilometres
The next day, we followed the shore which led through numerous settlements and
past various ancient ruins until finally reaching Kizkalesi with its imposing castle off
the coast. The town had a beautiful beach which made for perfect tenting.
Our impromptu campsite overlooked a historical island housing impressive ruins of
a 12th-century Byzantine castle. According to legend, the Fortress of Kizkalesi was
built by a sultan to protect his daughter, who was to die of snakebite. Tragically, a
snake snuck into the castle in a fruit basket, and even this massive fortress
couldn’t protect her.
Kizkalezi – Yeçilovacik – 71 kilometres
The Turkish landscape was exceptionally scenic but came with steep mountain
passes. As a result, the day became one of wheezing my way up near-vertical
inclines and descending at breakneck speed, only to repeat the process
continuously. Finally, the windy weather forced us to call it a day on reaching an
area sporting a protected spot next to the ocean.
Yeçilovacik - Aydinçic – 48 kilometres
Thankfully, the wind subsided during the night. The following morning, our route
proceeded along the hilly road until finishing the day’s ride at Aydinçic, a meagre
48 kilometres later. But by then, I had enough of the hills. So, before losing my
sense of humour, I thought better of it and located an abode overlooking the
ocean.
leana
(Leana)
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