Swapped the hustle of Istanbul`s streets for the madness of Turkeys roads. Picked up the car from the airport, so I didn`t have to drive in the city, and headed west. Weather hazy but coastline lovely. Took what I thought would be the shortest way but ended up on a dirt tack high above the sea. Still saw some wonderful views and bits of turkey you don`t see from a bus. Now at the small town of Eceabat looking over the Dardanelles, ready to explore the Gallipoli peninsula tomorrow.