Close to the uzbekistan border, the capital, Dushanbe was the first step in Tadjikistan. In this west part of the country, Tadjik people are living. They are muslim more exactly Sunni. We spent our first three days in a youth hostel known by cyclists, the “Green house”. So known, that…
We arrived in Uzbekistan (after the lunch break of the border office) tired, Fanchon was sick, with headwind and blazing sun. We stopped at the first cafe to rest. They offered us a tea. When we felt better, we rode again. On the road we met a couple by bicycle,…
Turkmenistan sounded a bite like hell! 500 km through the desert by 50°C with head wind, in one of the worth dictatorship in the world, in 5 days because we got only a transit visa. Add of this, few food supplies point because it is a desert, more exactly Karakoum…
Iran is composed of 31 regions, 7 speak Turkish, 2 Kurd, one Arab et the others Farsi. The official currency is the Rial but everybody use Toman and sometimes the change is given with sweets. It’s a bit complicated at the beginning, We were surprised, even after the Ramadan Iranians…
Armenia was not a rest for us! After we crossed the border we had to go up during two days, first slowly but after more steep. The country is covered by mountains. Even if it was difficult to progress, our efforts were rewarded by impressive landscapes and the cool air…
Georgia was added to program of our trip when we decided to visit Armenia. It was on the road, so why not! The change between Turkey and Georgia was radical. We left rain, Islam, Ramadan and a coast without charm to the sun, Christian, casinos, and verdant landscapes. We appreciate…
This is the second chapter about our trip in Turkey. We stayed 8 days in Istanbul. This little break was organized before our departure because Fanchon’s parents came in June the 2nd. One week was not too much to visit this beautiful and historical city. Situated in a strategic place…
The first day in Asia, we drank the tea. This is the first thing that Turkish people give to their guest. Each day, people offer us at least once, sometimes much more. They drink it very hot, some of them heat first the glass with hot water. The welcome is…
