GPS CODES
long 39 55.122
lat 032 48.754
Heading off to the Airport bus
Well something to be aware of everyone wants to assist. So when you ask for the directions to the PTT "the post office " where the airport bus does the pick up. Asked at least 9 people and they all gave me a different answer. the first frustration of the trip. A must have is the trusty language book. "te-shek-kur" means thank you "add-ereen" means very much. People told me the turks speak english. Well they must have been in package tours. Most only speak Turkish and it just added to the adventure. Getting the words right or comunicating the info with unique gestures that we will both understand. At times it can be quite animated.
Took a cab for 20 tl. The driver and i made a deal the full rate would have been 30. Yes of course I got a deal. sadly the cab drivers here have a very bad reputation for cheating the client. Well all and all my experience has been good.
The flight was smooth and the airport was onlt 10 miles from to. Caught the shuttle into toen and then a cab to the embassy. Arrived at the embassy and was shaken down by security. Not to bad they held my bags . No electronics aloud. Could be a spy you know. Went ino the reception and a very woman got me to fill in some information on my request for a Visa for Syria. In about 15 minutes she asked me to go to a small secure room the left of her cubicle. there was a man who asked me few questions and informed me the visa would take upo to 2 weeks to get it processed. opps that was not i was told. He did call to confirm it. Yes it seems that the Syrians are not very trusting. After all that and the cost there is nothing i can do. Well not leting it ruin the day now I will have to choose do I fly to beruit Isreal, or Amman jordan?
Now i am in the place the trip started and the same guest house the Orient In Sutulamet. A 5 hour bus rif\de after a 2 hour plane ride all in the same day. Will sleep tonight and see about a plane ticket tomorrow. WISH ME LUCK AND A SALE PRICE.
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4 comments:
Hello Jay,
I am glad to hear that you are not letting the locals take advantage of you (cabbies).
I can't wait to hear more of your travels :0)
Keep Safe!
Erin
Glad you are okay and that you have had time to blog, that let's me know that you are okay. :-) Sounds like exciting times. How is it that your Visa does not work, can you still get money? hope so.
Can't wait to see all the pictures. Have a great day and take care
Love You
Mom
Most of your blogs spots are from me, bet you didn't notice !!! :-)
Hello Jay,
Wow - what an awesome adventure! Can't wait to hear where you go next!
Safe journeys!
Jacquie
Hi Jay!
Keep the rubber side down and talk to lots of strangers!
Keep us posted on your travels -
Be safe!
Jim
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