28 Sep. Sanlıurfa

We are at the birthplace of Abraham. Or one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world.
Datıng back to 11500 years BC.

After 2 days of cycling and crossing the Euphrates River we spent the day at Urfa sightseeing. I bartered the first time for a local cotton headscarf.
I think we cannot do justice to the friendliness of the people here. if we would stop each time we are invited to have tea or eat something we would make 1km per day. But we did not stop each time so we are 110km further into our journey.

Biking here is amazing. People cannot believe what we are doing. İ put on long trousers whenever İ get to a big town or when we stop to eat something. But otherwise it is shorts and t-shirts. Ahh by the way you can see everything. Apart from anything shorter than kneelenght.

When we have questions Carlos asks the men i the women. When we are invited they speak to Carlos but do answer my questions addressing him. A little akward but ok. ANd many speak german and are disappointed if Carlos cannot answer but İ can.

İ may have a silent 3 months, luckily Carlos speaks with and not  just to me.

About the cycling if you wondered. İt was hot, very hot. I hated the hill as there was no shade and İ dıd believe I will faint before I reach the top. But İ did it (needed to rest for 30 min under some trees afterwards)
BUt Carlos was not much better off,only he has the flue. I swıtched on the airconditioning the second day while we were out. He however is realy poorly and had some fever.

Therefore we took our fırst motorised ride with the bikes. we were put in the back of a minibus and only charged GBP 1more than the usual fare even though we occupied 5 seats.

But that is Turkey!
Well guys the first probs with my bank and I need to sort this out. So goodby next time we will be in Syria.