never ended up going through with this quote as i said.. but charges were roughly the same in India when I departed.

Turkish Iranian border.
 

Hey guys!

I am in Dogubayazit for the moment, going in iran tomorrow. I got my Iranian visa in one day in Trabzon. I had a referencenumber but there were germans without it and it was no problem. I have the pakistanian visa also but still not sure if i will go through allone.

Keep me posted!

hi Juri,
I've made it to Sile, in a campsite on the way in. guessing it may be the same one but I fear I have missed you. will be here for the weekend most probably waiting for my carnet to be posted from the UK. I got my Iran visa on the same day, already had authorisation code and I payed for express service, cheaper than staying in Istanbul for 3-5 days though. I hope you get yours sorted soon, maybe I'll catch you in eastern turkey or Iran unless your camping just around the corner?!
Best wishes, Ben.

Hey Ben,
in fact, we are camping just around the corner ;)
Our site is called Woodyville, here comes a link:

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=18&q=...685,+29.732598

Which site are you at? If you like, send us a message on skype (juri.tabain). We are planning to leave on Sunday or Monday.

Hey Juri,
That's great news! I'm just on the western outskirts if town, walking distance, Nehir motel and camping. If you like I'll move camp and come join you tomorrow at some point? looks like I won't be leaving until Tuesday or Wednesday, my carnet isn't going to get posted until Monday but they assure me its 48 hour max delivery. See
you tomorrow??
Ben

Sure thing!
But beware, it might be a little more expensive here. But maybe we can get you a deal... ;)
See you tomorrow.

if you've got hot showers I don't mind paying a little more!! see you tomorrow.

Dude, we even have seated toilets and paper... :D

Morning Ben, please check your pm.... ;)