Fortunately, the road condition improved significantly and the landscape continued to be beautiful: high plateaus, snow covered peaks, lakes and tunnels.
Probably because it is closer to Europe, Turkey is a very popular destination among bikers. We met here more overlanders than in all other countries combined.
Turkish breakfast at the fuel station, together with some bus drivers.
One morning we had an unexpected guest in the tent: a 1.2 meter long snake.