I’m leaving Istanbul today – Widex promptly repaired my hearing aid (defective receiver, replaced under guarantee), I’ve laid in provisions, and I’m all ready to go. Will be getting the ferry up the Bosphorus a bit, taking a one-way trip on the “Scenic Cruise.” Doesn’t leave until 10:30, and then gets there at noon, so [...]
Entries from April 11th, 2007
Crap crap crap
April 8th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
Looks like I’m going to have to stay in Istanbul a bit longer than I planned. I was planning on leaving on Sunday the 8th, but on Friday one of my hearing aids has stopped working. Luckily Widex do have offices in Istanbul, but when I went there today they were closed. They have another [...]
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Europe photos now uploaded
April 5th, 2007 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
Have finally gotten around to uploading a handful of photos from Europe. Nothing too much, haven’t been taking a great number of photos – will take more from here on in, promise.
Romanians, Istanbul, and more drugs
April 4th, 2007 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
As promised, this is a bit of a catch-up of things since Budapest. Will also perhaps try and add some photos later. I’m now in Istanbul, resting up for a few days. I think I’ll be here until at least Sunday, but haven’t decided for sure yet. Sunday will probably be an easier day to [...]
Turkey at last!
April 3rd, 2007 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
Well, I’ve done it – I’ve crossed Europe by bicycle. Had to battle days and days of headwinds across the plains of Romania, and crossed over to Bulgaria. Had a few good days ride across Bulgaria, with a particularly good day today. Crossed over to Edirne, where I’ll rest tonight before heading to Istanbul tomorrow. [...]
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