Currently in Erzurum, Turkey - Hopefully going to Iran, Failing that Georgia

[DuncanCarwright]

Hi There,

I'm currently holed up in Erzurum in search of the elusive Iranian Visa before heading further East. If it never materialises I shall head north through Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. If anyone is passing through anytime soon it would be good to meet up.

Hopefully I will get the visa soon Yn Shallah!

Duncan

[memomemo]

Hey Duncan!

I hope u can get the visa soon. If you cant, whats your plan for reaching India?..Through China or some air-cargo from Uzbekistan?..

My departure date will be early-October so i hope i can catch you up at India. I ll let you know the exact date soon.



And dont forget to eat some Cag Kebap at Erzurum.lol


If you need any help from Istanbul,let me know.


Best of luck.


Mehmet Yavas

[DuncanCarwright]

Hi Mehmet,

Maybe I will still be here when you come through! Hopefully not.

Today is a holiday in the UK, so I can't call Persian Voyages to find out what is going on. It seems that everyday is a holiday for some country! I just need to get used to sitting around rather than moving.

Going north looks like a visa nightmare but I have the feeling that I may be able to get them at the border.

[chiromal]

Hey Duncan
Hope it arrives soon. How far East are you heading? This is my first time on HUBB. We are looking to do a trip from CapeTown SouthAfrica up to Egypt round Jordan, Iran??? east to India and if possible past Myanmar to Singapore. Wondering if it is possible. Keen to hear any info.
Good luck with your travels.
Chiromal

[DuncanCarwright]

Hi,

I'm aiming for Australia. I have read a blog of someone who did go into Burma recently on his bike.


My application for a visa has been submitted. Will just have to wait until the response comes back. Might head north to the Black Sea for a few days rather than sitting round feeling miserable in Erzurum. Fingers crossed Yn Shallah we shall be successful!

[Andysr6]

Hi, if you are looking for something to do while waiting for your visa try visiting the 'Road of Stones' at kemaliye ( very friendly place with cheapish hotel in centre) or travel the road from Bayburt to Caykara, a fun dirt road and on to Unzagol (not so cheap).
As part of a 2 month Black Sea / Balkan tour i spent 4 weeks in Turkey this summer and loved the place.
Enjoy your trip.

pissed off to be back
Andy