Day 160: Lüleburgaz to Silivri

Riding through the wheat fields of Turkey

...and the textile makes, concrete block factories, grain siloes and ice cream factories.

Last night we headed out shopping for Turkish flags. You find them in all sorts of different shops, souvenir shops, newsagents, supermarkets. This time, walking down the main street there was only one market stall, selling two things, football shirts and Turkish flags. He could keep the Fenerbace jersey, but we now had two smart flags for the back of our bikes. 

We also found a very nice baklava shop - which may be a theme around these parts.  

 “What size do you want love, Turkish flags, come and get your Turkish flags”

Loading up in the morning 

We stayed in a very smart, modern hotel, had a great brekky there and then headed out into the road. 

The forecast had been rain, but it was looking pretty good and we were soon stripping off layers in 29° sunshine.  

Lunch was a “what do you have?” selection. No menu, just “We’d like lunch” in Google Translate. 

Flag on display. The riding was all main road, but still fun. 

This evening we’re in a fishing port resort, so hoping for some food fish. 

Silivri harbour. Not the most picturesque, but we’re getting closer to the Med - this is the Sea of Marmara