Day:187, Words:187: Øksfjordians on holiday!

Turkish buses are renowned for their quailty and hospitality. The air conditioned 2 hour ride from the airport to the busy tourist haven of Side was a pleasant experience, complete with drink service and stand up comedy from a guide with jokes in no less than 3 languages.  

The Øksfjordians were relieved to discover their room was larger than a postage stamp and enjoyed their first day, despite the oppressive heat. The kids receive extra kind treatment from the kind locals, who are constantly offering turkish delights and shoulder rides.

 

Back on the issue of Turkish transport, the procedure to follow when catching the local shuttle bus is as follows..Do not wait at the bus stop. The bus will not stop there. Simply raise your hand and the bus will stop dead where you stand, regardless of the approaching traffic. In an act resembling a dangerous circus juggling act, the driver will shout a random amount of somewhere between 3 and 12 lira, take your money and deliver back the change one handed, while constantly beeping the horn with the other hand.




More adventures to come...