Demre to Geyikbayiri
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| The rather dubious bridge leading to Andriake beach |
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| Sleeping dog in the centre of Demre |
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| Trees thick with oranges |
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| Starting to climb out of the haze and up towards Finike mountain |
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| After a long rainy night it was good to have a big table to reorganise gear |
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| It was also good to climb away from the ubiquitous greenhouses |
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| The remote ruined church of the Archangel Gabriel (Alakilise) |
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| The ruins become even more impressive the closer one approaches |
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| One of the most delightful spots on the trail |
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| Detail of the delicate carving |
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| The largest goat I even met |
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| The trail climbs ever upward but is not always evident |
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| The view continued to improve |
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| I had not expected this park like landscape at the top of the climb |
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| After the greenery suddenly it was bleached of colour and misty |
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| Blasted dry trees lay on the ground |
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| My pack is ready for the descent, even if I am not |
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| Suddenly there is a delightful green path leading through mature trees |
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| Above a sea of clouds |
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| Descending again into goat country and some cultivation |
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| These ruins were far from anywhere currently inhabited |
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| A carpet of daisies almost as far as the eye can see |
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| A lengthy section of road which I was glad to be descending |
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| In the shade of a canyon on one of the hottest days on the trail |
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| Delighted to have Finike and the boring road section behind me |
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| The water was clear and beautiful but still too cold |
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| An empty tea stand by the side of the trail |
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| Enjoying a satisfying view looking back from where I have come |
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| Turning the south-easternmost corner of the trail |
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| The trail led up through a veritable garden of flowers |
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| In early April it was hot and at times there was little shade |
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| Time for a rest and a welcome bite to eat at Adrasan beach |
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| Adrasan beach |
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| Sadly the baths of Vespasian at Olympos were no longer in working order |
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| The long beach which starts near Olympos |
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| Rest day in Çıralı and a chance to put my feet up |
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| A proper lazy day starts with a good breakfast |
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| Crystal clear water on the pebble beach |
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| It was just about warm enough for a quick swim |
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| A gentle wander through the imposing ruins of Olympos |
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| Time for a rest in the amphitheatre |
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| The flaming rocks at Chimaera |
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| Climbing back up where it is cooler and the views are more extensive |
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| Dinner at the Panorama restaurant in Beycik |
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