DAY 32: Bergama 2 (Turkey)



My second day off in Bergama. I plan to head south tomorrow.


Woke up at 6:00 AM. When I take a day off, I tend to disrupt my rhythm—eating or drinking too much, or staying up too late.


I wish I could still adapt as flexibly as I did when I was younger, but that’s not so easy these days.


Trying to force things only leads to stress.


It’s best not to push too hard.


Today, I’m planning to visit a bicycle shop in Bergama for some maintenance on my bike (my "buggy").




There are chickens in the garden, and I can harvest various fruits—grapes, lemons, tangerines, and more—right from the home garden.






Had a late breakfast at a café in town.




It came with a boiled egg.


Visited a bicycle shop and bought some spare spokes.




At another bike repair shop, I had my spokes adjusted (trued).




The man handling the job is clearly a seasoned veteran; every step of his work is almost like art.




This place feels like a dedicated shop for bicycle and motorcycle repairs.





I imagine this shop has supported the mobility of many local people over the years.


Today’s distance: 0 km


Total distance from Istanbul: 718.3 km


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