In a northeastern direction

Packed up and on the road by 8:30am we headed north east toward the Black Sea. We're about halfway across Turkey now-it'll take three more days to reach Georgia. Our destination today is to wild camp near the town of Erzincan. For lunch we stopped at a closed cold spring resort and set up a picnic. It was really windy, there was still labor of snow. The sun was warm Zmd the winter park attendants were friendly and accommodating.

Another two hours east and we took a scenic byway to look for a wild campsite. There was a river through canyon we were traveling. We passed many grassy fields that I thought would be perfect. Then we came upon a one Kane dirt road that crossed a stone bridge. Dave turned the truck and we headed up the canyon walk switch backing to the top, barely enough room on each side to pass... And we kept going looking for the perfect spot. All I could think during our ascent was how my regular traveling friends would be reacting at that very moment. The photos don't lie! With no luck at to top, yikes, WE CAME BACK DOWN.

Back on the main road we drove higher up into the valley and closer to the SNOW covered slopes. Another side road proved narrow and with downed power lines crossing the road. Onward.

Eventually we came across a gravel pit and roadwork staging area. Off to the back there was a grassy area and some trees away from the road. Home for the night! We set up camp next to the rushing stream, lit a fire, and got real cosy.