Turkey was very memorable. I rode down the south coast, which turned out to be a great decision. The roads were twisty and the views were amazing.
In Istanbul, the most progressive city in Turkey, my airBNB host took me out for dinner. He took me to a very fancy restaurant in the center of Istanbul, right on the water, with live music and fresh fish. The food was great and I offered to pay for the food but he insisted on paying. On the way back the very friendly 50 year old man put on one of the most romantic playlist I have ever heard. I didn't think much about it, maybe this is just the world famous Turkish hospitality (it's not really famous). Closer to my place, the friendly owner asked me if I was going to watch some tv, or maybe Netflix?
In the kindest manner possible, I explained to him, that I haven't watched TV in years, and I am not really interested in doing it in the future. He took me back to my place and we went our separate ways. The next day as I was leaving the B&B, I looked over my shoulder and I am almost certain I saw a rainbow right over my hosts room.
Some travel pictures:

(These fake police cardboards are everywhere in Turkey (lots of real cops too))

(Plenty of fun roads)

(And beautiful views)
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