Sunday, September 2, 2007

Day 146 Sept 02 Sun - Another day of rest in Samsun

Fruits in Turkey taste very gooooood!
Teh session in cai stall ( no tarik no milk,just plain tea and the cube sugar on the table)
Saturday market busy with all people but Sunday is very very quiet
Samsun vıewed from my top balcony
A Giant mosque just next to where I stay

Today's Temp: 22 - 34c
Today's spending: 39.10 ytl
Total Distance to date: 9414km
Total spending to date: 266.55 ytl


Surprisingly,Sunday morning in Samsun was so quiet as I walked down from the hotel looking for a good breakfast but all the shops were closed except for some tea or bakery stalls.Very few people on the street probably still in bed.Some just sat at the tea stalls and seemed satisfied with that little cup of tea ( cai in Turkish) which I could finish off in one go.There was no hot noodles or rice just bread & cakes.I couldn't find any can foods in meat or fish or instant noodles in supermarket,they are my vital source of foods during camping. My alternative foods shifted to beam in can,sausages,onions,tomatos,cucumber, fruits are plenty.So no more can sardine,beef or chicken in Turkey.Leaving tomorrow,most probably still following the coastal road as I heard the scenery is very beautiful than the inner road which usually used by the express buses & trucks going to İstanbul.

19 comments:

kayowe said...

There are wonderful bike paths all though the USA. I'm sure you would have some wonderful adventures.

Anonymous said...

Hi Meng,

It was unfortunate to hear of Heather's departure from this epic journey, but I guess she did it for a very positive and happy reason. You are almost at Europe now... Good luck!

Chi Fai
p.s. I just noticed, what happened to the Malaysian flag on your bike???

Unknown said...

wonderful pictures u have here. here's wishing u all the best in your long way ahead to your destination. meng boleh! keep it up!

konhoong said...

hallo brater .......

Still going strong eh ...... where are all the SYT pic ar?????

Dont see much of the SYT pic ar ... never mind la ... i have roped in a cun lady "ADELINE the RAT" to give you the support....

Our teh tarik kaki also cannot pakai one lar ..... dont see a single comment also.....

OIIIIIIIIIIIII Mana u orang !!!!!

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Vincent thum said...

Hi...Meng,
We are all still here, supporting you differently, visiting your blogs now & then......

So far so good, the pics are splendid, you still got kick, my brater......Now that you are on your own...be more alerts all the time. You will reach your destination soon.

Your discovery channel are our 1st priority ( headline ) every friday during our teh tarik's session.

Keep it up and safe peddling yah....cheers.....

Anonymous said...

Hi Meng,

I'm here too but recently busy for my work especially Mooncake festival coming.

Anywhere, I always login to ur blog and other BTP rider.

Ya, Deray from taiwan already in Germany now and he will reach paris in 12 of Sep.

Best regards,

Amos

Anonymous said...

You are not Alone, Meng.
Some may not speak much, but you are in their Hearts everyday.
You are the True Hero of Malaysia.
Take care and may God guide you along the path each day.

Uncle Foo
www.mybent.com

Unknown said...

I'm here again, hooked on your epic journey!! The perspective of your trip through these countries is awesome.

Best Wishes...

Simon
Malaysian in California
now missing Nasi Kandar !!!

Anonymous said...

Meng,here is web of hotel Sultanahmet in the center of old Istanbul,just 100m avay from Blue mosq and Hagia Sophia:www.hotelsultanahmet.com, email:hotelsultanahmet@hotmail.com I already inform them about your mision and pos.arrival to Istan.Hotel is small and very nice,with inernet,price 40 euro per night+breakfast(very good).But price is negotiable and i already ask manager and owner Mr.Kerem Kokturk for spedial price for you,contact diredt with him.All the best!Brane

Anonymous said...

Meng,i got confprmation from hotel's owner Mr.Kerem ttoday about special discound for you.All the best.Brane

Anonymous said...

teh tarik session on friday dismissed a month ago. why ????? teh tarik kaki tak bolih harap lagi. brater meng, keep it up,enjoy peddling, full support from ss19 residents. 7 kali suara merdeka, 7 kali suara juga kepada Brater Meng "MENG BOLIH".

Unknown said...

Brater Meng,
Where are you now? MIA? Or perhaps busy peddling night & day. Forget about Teh Tarik Kakis? Not that serious I suppose. At times, we might be busy with other schedules but deep inside our heart we are always giving the best support we can(mentally and spiritually). Meng Boleh!

Xiao Wong said...

還在休息嗎?

你叫老孟吧?其實,在馬來是很少人姓孟的.
你在Astrakhan, Elista看的是中文地圖,想你一定懂得中文.

如今,Heather已回故鄉,剩下你一人在掙扎,相信你更具決心,毅力,完成此次壯舉!不久,你一定到達巴黎.

全馬的人都在支持你,為你加油!

Thighland Meng said...

thanks kayowe, I wıll keep that in mind.

Thighland Meng said...

chi fai,
sad to say that the flag was badly wornout beyond repair in Kazakhstan.
How I wish to have another one on my bike again.

Thighland Meng said...

adeline,thanks for reading my blog and the support .

Thighland Meng said...

Teh tarik kakis,
pls don't forget your friend lah! must give support more often and every post ,can I see your comments,ok?

Thighland Meng said...

Brane,
Thanks for the info, but the price is really out of my budget. I will decide once I am in Istanbul.