Off we go
June 28, 2017 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
First vacations in 2017, I have waited a long time for those. Barely made it through traffic back from work to grab my gear and run to the train station.
Quick check to see if Im not sweatingRead more
No charge this time
June 28, 2017 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Same lottery as always. Sometimes I pay sometimes I do not. This time choosing the checkin counter with a guy with a "I dont care anymore" face might have paid off. He did not bother to controlRead more
Bumpy ride
June 29, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Those were some real turbulences. People crying and screamimg. Food carts crashing and some spilled orange juice. My neighbour was not really enjoying it. Luckily I remembered the wise words ofRead more
Welcome party was cancelled
June 29, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The transfer from the airport I booked has forgot to pick me up so now I ride with Utsal.
He asks me if I speak english, not sure why since he does not.
Luckily for him (and for me) I could findRead more
22, Rider's Inn
June 29, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Arrived. This will be fun.
Fly me to the moon...
June 29, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
First session in light wind, but after 6 months I'm happy with anything ;)
Why swim in the sea?
June 29, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
So much chlore in the sea! Nothing beats a cold beer in the pool. I am very satisfied with myself as I managed not to overdo it today - even landed that backroll with a nice side grab once, but windRead more
Crazy Mehmet warms up my beer
June 29, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Crazy mehmet is blowing hard. The hot wind usually means no kiteboarding the next day but beer helps me stay optimistic. Worst case scenario some standup paddling.
Up goes the mercure
June 30, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Feel the heat! Its barely breakfast time and it must be already at least 35°. Apparently the expert forecasters here say there is a high likelihood of no wind at all - but I choose not to believeRead more
Lost at sea
June 30, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 42 °C
I'm stupid - last year Yenal lost my gopro after 2 days. This time I did. Maybe I should see it as a signal and stop buying them. But I am not that reasonnable ;)
Feel the heat
June 30, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 35 °C
The air is dry and temperature is around 37 degrees. It is currently 9pm. 9 freaking pm!! No wonder there is a cactus on my table - it's the only thing which may survive this dinner...
Beef up!
June 30, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 34 °C
Don't want to be bothered by the guy selling roses? Be alone! Problem solved ;)
Today I decided to adopt a bull-ish attitude on food and added a tartare to my burger. Winning combo!
The guy with the trumpet
July 1, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 32 °C
I like live music, its fun. But a trumpet's sound all evening is a bit too much - guy looked like a tourist anyway, probably brought his trumpet to practice on the beach. Thanks dude!
Harnass the power of the wind
July 1, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 43 °C
Don't trust the weather forecasts, don't trust the local "experts". Wind is blowing hard and my hands are hurting already. Should I go for one more session?
So far only managed 4 meter jumps, reallyRead more
Beef's back!
July 1, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Nothing like a tasty beef filet to keep your spirits high. My neighbour from Zurich just arrived so I took him obviously to my favorite restaurant.
He is again not over his ex-girlfriend... (this is aRead more
Mercury falling.
July 2, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Just realized I missed the pun with the "Mercury Rising" earlier in the week when temperatures where high as hell.
We are now in the acceptable daily range of 35°-25°. If the temperatures from 2Read more
Family of friends
July 2, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Yenal is that guy - he stands out because of his candid talk, his natural joie-de-vivre and his (usually) respectful insolence.
Tonight dinner with him and his girlfriend (and mother of his son),Read more
That one time I needed to sleep
July 3, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
Some improvised couple started a marathon in the room next door. At 3am. When the crescendo ended I had 4 hours left of sleep as I had to finish some work early this morning.
Motivation wasn't peakingRead more
Calm before the storm (hopefully)
July 3, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
Wind faded away. After showing strenght early in the day he left stranded kiteboarders on the beach.
There is something powerfull about this place - the long water corridor which leads to theRead more
The sad dog.
July 4, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Today was not the greatest day. Some issues at work kept my mind busy while the wind was blowing strong.
What a stupid thing to worry about work - but sometimes I can't help it. Bad mood did not lastRead more
The turtle and the drunk
July 5, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Met this guy on my way to the kitebeach today. There are so many turtles here actually. Small and big ones. Sometimes you feel something hitting your board when you ride but you don't see anything -Read more
Age becomes them
July 6, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
Can you believe those flip flops are 14 years old? The most durable pair of "shoes" that ever existed I am pretty sure!
Thanks mom for buying them!
There has not been a day without wind so far. IRead more
Marmaris
July 7, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Actually a fun place. Nice dinner at the marina and then we crashed a hotel party in a cool club.
All girls on the dance floor were russians, paid to be here but it was still quite fun - bottle of ginRead more
Last but not last
July 8, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
It's a strange feeling. Today is the last day in Turkey but there is none of this melancholic "I will miss this place".
Maybe because I will be back in less than 3 weeks.
Maybe because after 10Read more
Leave no suitcase behind
July 9, 2017 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Sheref is probably already waiting downstairs for me. He likes to be early, maybe to enjoy a few cigarettes before the ride to Dalaman.
Suitcase barely closed - let's hope they are not fixated on itsRead more