The trees are changing colour at this altitude.

The tea house by the lake.

An old pine tree. and two old guys :)

Many many huge boulders scattered all over.

This area, as remote as it is, still has trash containers placed all around.  Did I say that Turkey was clean, clean, clean.

Today I got in and out of the tub by myself.  Crocs are a blessing in many ways.
I think I have just become a member of the Thermal Bathers International.  I feel so great.  The water heats you up from the inside, unlike having the thermostat cranked up to 90.  Even though it is just 9C up here, I can go out with a light sweater and sandals on and still feel all warm and toasty.

Sami had us leave earlier this afternoon to take a drive even further up through some lovely scenery of the rolling hills, pine forests, and not another vehicle in sight.  Finally we reached the lake at the top.  A beautiful picture it was, unfortunately my photos are not.