Daily Archives: February 8, 2012

Erzurum

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Another thing I have learnt on this trip is that Turkey is above sea level almost everywhere your go. Certainly true in the north. Erzurum is 1757m (5766 ft) above sea level and known as “The Rock” in NATO code, served as NATO’s … Continue reading →

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Coasting the coast

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Leaving Samsun this morning takes me out onto the coast road and through the mountains and forests. I didn’t know that Turkey was so green, but the Black Sea climate is mild and wet for most of the year, and … Continue reading →

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