Getting very excited...and nervous again haha Istanbul time getting closer! Istanbul Dates Accommodation is booked for 1-4 March 2024 in Istanbul and last week I got my Turkish eVisa which took me all of 10minutes to get. Sadly only for 30 days in a 180 day cycle but hey, it's better than nothing! Transport also just booked now this morning (8 Feb) from Tbilisi on the 29th of February. This is a Long bus ride that arrives the following day late afternoon. Taking the bus though means I don't have to clear out fuel from the MSR stove and bottle and of course, a backpack is easier for bus transport than a flight. New Backpack Speaking of which, a couple of months of a lot of hours (my online work) and a bit of saving has made it possible for me to buy an excellent and high quality backpack built for the long road and the potential weight of around 30kg. I purchased the Osprey Aether Plus 85 - an absolute beast when it comes to features and quality and, as a bonus, it comes with