29 Dec 2021
Today was one of those days that started off really well and then around each corner just kept on getting better and better.
We were prepared for hills, but we didn't expect the magical views that we would be treated to as we were climbing them. We couldn't keep our eyes on the road because the scenery was so breath taking.
After a hard few hours cycling up from Eregli we reached the top and began our descent towards Zonguldak. We stopped in a service station to buy some fruit juice and have a breather where we got chatting to Ilker who was interested in our journey and gave us tips of places to visit on our route. Before we knew it he had invited us to spend the night at his house with his wife, two children, and a family friend - so we took the address and a few hours later found ourselves sharing an incredible homemade Turkish meal and discussing travel, language, politics, and life. It was a very special evening for us, to be welcomed into a family as if we were part of the household.