Fresh with hope after speaking to the Iranian embassy in Ankara, I began the midnight trips to the capital. Arriving back in Goreme 23 hours later. It was long and tiring. But it saved money, and it was working. During this period my Mendle (meindel) boots broke in two shame on them. They never answered my emails either. Never again. But yes to Goreme …
Living and relaxing in Goreme Turkey
Published in: Turkey | October 21st, 2007
We’d made it to Goreme, a place chill out and forget about visa woes. Parties ensued, and I relaxed for while. As it turned out, it was here trying to get away from it all, I’d find all the answers sitting right there.
Heading to Goreme, Cappadocia, land of troglodytes
Published in: Turkey | October 20th, 2007
I really was feeling the pressure here. visas were essentially dominating my mind set. I felt the pressure. Taking a time out, it turned out: helped in more ways than one!
Istanbul or not? On the trail for visas
Published in: Turkey | October 20th, 2007
Travel Journal Overview: It’s not at all strange how today’s politics can interfere with travel plans. Instead of enjoying my self and seeking out a great new opportunity for finding home, I had to get my visas sorted. Again in my book it’s another turning point, not a major one. But a game of chance,… Continue reading more »
Arriving in Istanbul, an old city on the cusp of European life
Published in: Turkey | October 19th, 2007
Travel Journal Overview: I should have guessed better. But my first impressions of Turkey were not old school. They were of Istanbul’s thriving tourist trade, then again, it was the middle of Ramadan. After climbing up the hill to Old Sultanahmet we arrived at the hostel our French friend had recommended…well not exactly but it… Continue reading more »
A few hours on a train in Bulgaria
Published in: Bulgaria | October 14th, 2007
Travel Journal Overview: East Europe is indeed the place for trains. Cheap, fast, and comfortable. I had met a guy heading in a similar direction to me. So I skipped over Bulgaria by taking a train through it. I do now of course wish I had visited it. But as I reveal in my book,… Continue reading more »
Bucharest, a very different place – an eco warrior comes on board
Published in: Romania | October 10th, 2007
Travel Journal Overview: I was in another capital. I did a lot of research here about living in Romania not listed here. I found Bucharest very different to the North of Romania. Not by kinda place at all. I headed into downtown Bucharest with “Itchy Beard” in a search for food and a book store.… Continue reading more »
