Egirdir

28/07/25

James scribing – for a change! Lake Burdur was our place of wild camping last night – well not at the lake – too hot and no shade – so a nearby forest are with lots of shade. We had eaten at the lake – just relaxing wine at the site…

Morning up earlyish – sadly lots of rubbish left by the people barbecuing last night. K did some litter picking – she did lots of clothes washing – our old twin tub half working (spinner only) but showing its age – it doesn’t owe us anything. Before leaving, we completed the Motorhomers ideal – fresh water, empty wc and empty grey waste! We also showered ourselves… On the road continuing our travels in Turkey’s Lake District – nothing like Cumbria but quite impressive – clouds in the sky for a change! It must not rain – as our windscreen wipers are bankjaxed! You Irish will know this word…

Several wild camping sites passed – not proper access – too steep. Eventually settled on the lakeside near Egirdir – lovely. Walked Corrie – no wild dogs or cats – ice cream and ‘shiy’ – Turkish tea…

No wine today maybe tomorrow… Early start as we will visit a Fiat garage to repair our windscreen wipers. Not “Fix it again tomorrow” but Fiat Italia Automobile Torino“ – hopefully….

Isparta and Beysehir

29/07

For our reader(s) – a question? On our short travels in Turkey we’ve seen a chain of shops – “Arcelik”! Any ideas (apart from the obvious)? Myself and K are mystified! Answers on a postcard – to “Jez” Turkey. The winner will have lots of “Liks” – via Corrie!

This morning – up and at em at almost dawn – 7:00 am – brekkie, dog walk – and off to Isparta town to the Fiat garage “Fix it ASAP thanks”. They did – in 20 minutes – with help from Google Translate – a 4 Euro charge! Mile grazi!

Back to the lakes on very quiet highways. Two hours brought us to Beysehir and a lovely lakefront spot for the night. Lunch Al fresco – a windy walk – iced tea, orange juice and ice cream! Now for some warmish wine and chilling. “Tesiculer” – maybe thanks in Turkish?