Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Turkey Related Subjects => Turkey Discussion Forum (Not Calis specifically) => Topic started by: usedbustickets on February 23, 2016, 17:36:39 PM
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Perhaps it was getting up at daft o'clock to take Mrs T to Dalaman airport that set me in the wrong mood to start, but by the time I reached Gocek Tunnel and found that we are still using only using the 'old' tunnel, which was compounded by the charge for the use of the tunnel going up to 4.5tl. Did I really believe that they were going to open up the new tunnel last May .... not really. Did I really believe that once the tunnel was finished we would have a two tunnel service for which we would not have to pay ... well yes in fact I did. Why you say, well it is because this is a National Road and double tunnels are the norm on these roads and there is no charge. I know what people are going to say, this is because the tunnel is used by transfer and coach companies, and so it is another way of fleecing the tourist. Well it is not exclusively used for this purpose and many, many Turks use the tunnel, whether commercial or private vehicles.
I am now going to boycott the tunnel and travel over the top again. Some of you may recall that I calculated a couple of years ago that if you are time rich, then the best route economically was over the top. And now with this price hike, and indeed the fall of the lira - even with the very recent redress - the argument becomes even more compelling on economic terms. So why not join me in boycotting the tunnel, soon to be renamed the Freeman Hardy and Willis Tunnel, sponsored by Reg Junior.
So anyway I went over the top on the way back and took a few early morning photos, you can see them below. I also stopped at the bakers in Ciflik and bought me a nice loaf and a couple of warm rock buns. One of which did not make it home, and now I've got a load of crumbs to clear in the car. Pictures of loaf and bun also below mmmmmmm.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vXjs_zmavEE/VszahisqYVI/AAAAAAAAR1w/0zLF_TixuzE/s640-Ic42/IMG_20160223065622.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QQu55uG5PmE/VszaoCETfDI/AAAAAAAAR14/khshTzt-iMA/s640-Ic42/IMG_20160223065642.jpg)
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Great pics - thanks.
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Stunning photo's and I'm now getting hungry.
Haven't driven that way for years - not too good with dodgy edges and heights.
Has the road deteriorated over recent years?
Must have taken a lot longer for a little more than a quid charge via the tunnel.
Perhaps worth it for the views.
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Good post and lovely photos, really stunning. Nice to be out before everyone else too! :D
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I often use the old road, surface condition is very good and it only adds about 5 or 10 minutes to the journey. I have noticed that the mounain road has been busier lately, maybe the locals are boycotting the tunnel.
Divesion to Ciftlik bakery is what always takes the extra time - but well worth it.
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Can't see the photos unfortunately.
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Neither can I. Sadly.
WW
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Thought it was just me :(
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Nor me. Why's that?
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Nor me. Just seeing a grey disc like a "No Entry" sign for each picture.
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Same as others cant see the pics sob!
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Me too.
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Bye passed Birmingham too.
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I've got them, and lovely they are too! :) :)
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nice pics but the people of merseyside have been fleeced for years by the 2 tunnels going from wirral to mersyside and vice versa
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Not too sure why some are seeing the pics and some are not, had this problem a couple of weeks back. So I have reposted the original pics in another part of Google. Can some of those who could not see these pics before, let me know if they can see them now or not. ta very muchly
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iQAMMwMC6HQ/Vsza1sKcsHI/AAAAAAAAR1s/bakwHD51hdg/s640-Ic42/IMG_20160223074037.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4BfIfZnkJ48/VszZ5n39MMI/AAAAAAAAR1I/YSdFXN6D8V4/s640-Ic42/IMG_20160223074030.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5KB4RwcLFZ0/VszaCy_DqWI/AAAAAAAAR1g/5pVY1XIWm98/s512-Ic42/IMG_20160223070111.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JiX6HGCC5zs/VszaWOw4AzI/AAAAAAAAR1w/kUdXuXtqvdA/s512-Ic42/IMG_20160223065610.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vXjs_zmavEE/VszahisqYVI/AAAAAAAAR1w/0zLF_TixuzE/s640-Ic42/IMG_20160223065622.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QQu55uG5PmE/VszaoCETfDI/AAAAAAAAR14/khshTzt-iMA/s640-Ic42/IMG_20160223065642.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-206uZrRS9J8/VszauUlw6II/AAAAAAAAR14/W5gDyUpnlpA/s640-Ic42/IMG_20160223070048.jpg)
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Yes UBT can see them now - thanks :)
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Yes now fine for me too
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Some of my bread's missing.
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No photo's either :(
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Yep. I see 'em now.
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Lovely pics thanks. But that road - always hated it.
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Got them now thanks. Lovely pics :)
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Yes. I can see them now. Nice pictures. Thank you.
WW
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Amazing photo's in particular the ones where there is a perism of light
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Some of my bread's missing.
Half a loaf is better than none.
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Oh crumbs. Now when I were a lad------------- :) Nice pic's, but I don't miss the white knuckle rides in the middle of the night.
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Yes got the pics now, looks good not used this road, must try
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I've edited the photos into the original post for you UBT :)
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Yes I can