Turkey (again!) - Syria - Jordan

Here is finally a short update of what we have been up to lately. A lot has happened and we have seen many beautiful places (and countries!) in the last couple of months. After three wonderful months in Iran we returned to Turkey where we stayed for two weeks to do some repairs on the cars and see places we missed the first time we passed through.

We spent two weeks in friendly Syria after getting our visas without problems at the border. In Palmyra we found the best camp site one could wish for... plenty of shade, a nice pool and right next the magical site of Palmyra. And after that we spent quite a few days in Damascus, since it was simply the nicest city we all have been to.

Jordan next. Another country that we did not have any expectations of. And yet again have we been overwhelmed by friendly locals, beautiful scenery, interesting history and some adventure. We would like to come back to Jordan another time, to spend more time. After a few days in Petra we are now heading for the desert and the nature reserve Wadi Rum. We hope to spend a couple of nights with the bedouins before we continue to Egypt...

Back in Turkey again! Enjoying the beautiful sunset and a very much looked forward cold beer in Dogubayazit. /Pentax

Tuvalie, Oliver and Richard doing some geocaching in Mt Nemrut, Turkey. We camped right by one of the five crater lakes in this amazing volcano, the Green lake. Also called the hot lake since it has several hot springs where the volcanic gas still bubbles up. /Pentax

Camping with our Dutch friends and a week long travel companions Saskia and Sjef. By Lake Van in Turkey. /Pentax

The Poznic family ready for the steep climb into the crater of Mt Nemrut, Turkey. /Pentax

Hasankeif, Turkey. This old village with unique historical and architectural value is one of many in south-east turkey to be covered in water in seven years time, due to an extensive dam project. /Pentax

Tuvalie is reading a story for Oliver at the camp in Nemrut Dagi, Turkey. /Pentax

Richard under the grape vine in Nemrut Dagi, Turkey. /Pentax

Milan, Luka and Tanja fighting the wind on top of Nemrut Dagi, Turkey. /Pentax

These amazing stone heads and man-made peak of pebbles (believed to be an old tomb) can be found on top of Nemrut Dagi, Turkey. /Pentax

Fellow overland traveler from Sweden? /Pentax

The impenetrable crusader castle Crac de Chevalier in Syria – the castle in every child´s dreams. /Pentax

Some odd looking speed bumps on the road to Palmyra, Syria. /Pentax

Just another morning in the tent for the Poskitt family! Palmyra, Syria. /Pentax

Sunset in Palmyra, Syria. /Pentax

Camels with tourists in Palmyra, Syria. /Pentax

Camping and swimming right by Bell´s Palace in Palmyra, Syria. /Pentax

Luka in the ruins of Bell´s Palace in Palmyra, Syria. /Pentax

Just outside Umayyad Mosque in fantastic Damascus, our favorite city so far, by far! /Pentax

Richard’s off for some water activities in Wadi Mujib, not only the lowest nature reserve on the planet but a great play ground too! Jordan /Pentax

Pia is bopping around like a cork in the salty Dead Sea, Jordan. /Pentax

One of many fantastic views along King´s Highway towards Petra, Jordan. /Pentax

This is where we are now! Enjoying some wine by the poolside, getting ourselves prepared for some serious hiking in Petra, the ancient “forgotten city” in Jordan. /Pentax