Rustem and I boarded the plain for another trip to Turkey. Our third year. It's amazing how times flies. It feels as if we have just returned.

The plan was to land in Antalya and meet up with Erkut. The three of us would stay in Antalya for 4 days ending with a race. We would then travel to Kemer, Kumluca, Finike, Demre (where the "original" Santa Claus church is located) and finally Kos.

We landed in rainy weather which evolved into a full-blown hurricane.

Wednesday was nothing but rain. Rustem went to visit some friends while Erkut and I drove to Kemer for a late lunch. After returning and a quick shower, we had a few drinks at a local beach club. It was a very relaxing day.

As the hurricane continued into Thursday (with no end in sight) , Erkut decided to return to Istanbul to visit his parents. Rustem and I decided to search for better weather in Kos. We loaded up a rental car and drove through the evening. The adventure would not have been complete without a flat tire (nasty pothole).

Once in Kos we visited Rustem's good friend Ali who put us up in his new hotel. Rustem did some shopping which allowed us to have a midnight snack. We went to bed with dreams and prayers of sunny weather.

Late Lunch / Breakfast. Keep eating, we will ride eventually.

We arrive at Ali's hotel in Kos. Rustem finds some glasses for our Efes (beer).

Rustem prepared our midnight snack - mmmm Olives and red pepper

Erkut, Tom and Rustem enjoying our first meal while it was only drizzling.