Link to interactive route map for Turkey here.
It is also a very confusing country full of contradiction. It is thoroughly beautiful, though abused. It can be rather hot, but bitterly cold storms occur in July. The people are some of the kindest I have ever met. Turkey offers many surprises to the cycle tourist.
Just in case anyone was wondering- I am safe. Relaxing near Antalya after a real slog through the centre of the country. Pausing to make sure that things have truly settled politically. I have noticed and felt an ambiance of celebration and pride since the failed coup attempt of only a few days ago. It certainly is an interesting time to be here.
Over these last 11 days I've managed to cycle through some wonderful alpine valleys, dreamlike fairy chimney rock towns of Cappadocia, barren desert plains, vast mountain ranges, and seaside towns full of Greek ruins.
Here is a summary of the route since I last posted from Tercan. Total distance covered since Baku 2688km. As before; images of each daily route can be seen underneath.
DAY 15- Tercan to Erzincan
DAY 16- Erzincan to Refahiye
DAY 17- Refahiye to Zara
DAY 18- Zara to Sivas
DAY 19- Sivas to Gemerek
DAY 20- Gemerek to Goreme
DAY 21- Goreme to Aksaray
DAY 22- Aksaray to Konya
DAY 23- Konya to Seydesehir
DAY 24- Seydesehir to Side
DAY 25- Side to Antalya
Link to interactive route map for Turkey here.