by Fraser | Dec 18, 2013 | Doing, Learning
I’ve now been living in Kargicak, Alanya for over three weeks, the longest time I have spent in one place since leaving the UK at the beginning of August. Before that I spent three weeks working on an eco-farm, and before that five days holiday with my friends...
by Fraser | Nov 7, 2013 | Doing, Evolving, Learning
Arriving into Pastoral Vadi, two miles into the hills from Yanıklar, descending the steep, narrow driveway, the ground flattened and opened out in front of me. I could hear voices, but could not see their source; I could see buildings, grape vines, citrus trees and a...
by Fraser | Oct 25, 2013 | Cycling around the world, Doing, following your passions
Whatever you think about shows up all around you, so choose wisely what you think about. After leaving Şadiye and family in Korucu, the solitude of the ride through the countryside was broken by the hustle and bustle of Bergama. Sharpe on the ears and stimulating to...
by Fraser | Sep 25, 2013 | Cycling around the world, Doing, Evolving, Learning
You’re going about your day, perhaps at work, sat in a public place, or on a train and just get the feeling that someone is watching you. You’re not sure why and when you look up, sure enough, you lock eyes briefly with the observer, as they look away. ...
by Fraser | Sep 3, 2013 | Cycling around the world, Doing, Learning
From Aosta I headed East to St Vincent, stopping beside the River Dora Báltea for the night, it was crystal clear with sandy banks, perfect for an early evening dip. The views were stunning, however I felt in some respects there is only so many pictures of Mountains...
by Fraser | Aug 30, 2013 | Cycling around the world, Doing, Learning
Waking fully rested to the now familiar sound of a train passing at speed, with the brakes on, as it slowed to stop for the nearby station of St Maurice. The camp spot, which I negotiated with a local bee keeper, was perfect in every way, except it’s proximity...