Aegean coast northwards

Approaching (and passing) the westernmost point of mainland Asia. Rural area , in the higher regions primarily pasture with plenty of sheep and shepherds everywhere. The other feature of this peaceful rural scenery are the many mules that serve as a means of transportation. Despite the large amount of meat on the hoofs it is difficult to find Kebap-places with most of the beach resorts closed in winetrtime. So our most important filling stations are now the tiny food shops in the villages and little towns and of course the cafeterias for the excellent çay. Historıcally significant sight on today,s route is the ruins of Alexandria Troas, a city that once competed with Byzantium for the title of capital of the East Roman Empire in the time of Constantine. Outside the ruin I got interrogated by police (jandarma) because of the road paintings that we produce in order to indicate our nightstay location. In the evening I get a glimpse of TV news on the current Turkish incursions into Iraq.