Day 8 on the Lycian Trail was not one of our favourites. In fact, we'd only rate the hike a 5.5/10.
The trail followed an ancient aqueduct, which should have been interesting, but was overgrown and difficult / unpleasant to navigate. Oktay was smart, and wore a long-sleeved shirt. I was not so clever, and my arms look like I've been in a fight with a cat. There was lots of construction in the area, so we often felt we were trespassing through someone's back yard, rather than enjoying a walk in nature.
Oktay and I both had minor injuries today. I fell. Hard. Knocked the wind out of myself. Smacked my head on the ground. (I didn't cry, but I wanted to.) And Oktay cut his hand while trying to clear brush from the trail. We're fine, but our confidence took a hit - and likely detracted from our enjoyment of the day.
We are spending the night with a lovely family in Üzümlü, and look forward to a better day tomorrow.
Photos of Today's Hike
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Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Collecting olives
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Collecting olives
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Porcupine quill
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
A friendly reminder to tighten your belts!
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct - slightly more damaged along this section.
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Mushrooms were growing everywhere.
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The ancient aquaduct
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The aquaduct still channels water from mountain springs
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Lunch
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The aquaduct still channels water from mountain springs
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
The aquaduct still channels water from mountain springs
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Day 8 on the Lycian Trail
Our day ended with a long, slow uphill hike before reaching Üzümlü
