We experienced the most tiring and difficult part of our journey to the Caucasus on the Turkish side. The rain that caught us as we approached the border did not leave us for several days. Of course, rain is not something we prefer for those who travel by motorcycle 🙂
We saw Artvin Borcka Macahel and Karagöl on our way and were full of desire to see the rest, and we could not get enough of Artvin's nature. On the way back, this time from Kars to Artvin via Şavşat Karagol-Sahara National ParkWe were going to pass through the area where . Of course, for this, there was another peak we had to cross between Ardahan and Şavşat: At the height of 2470 meters in the Lonely Çam Mountains. Pine gateway.
As we approached this beautiful peak, we first saw the clouds, then we got into those clouds. We thought the weather would improve when we took pictures in front of the summit sign, but the rain intensified and turned into hail in places. We hurriedly put on our raincoats, but it was too late, we were quite wet. Visibility decreased to 1 meter. We greeted the sign for the National Park with sadness because then we entered and Black LakeWe couldn't walk to . We continued to descend towards Şavşat from the region where the Karagöl-Sahara National Park is located, accompanied by magnificent views.
If you haven't seen them yet, you should definitely see them. I've already saved it on my list of places to see again.
We've heard the praise before Laset HotelWe wouldn't be able to stay in , but suddenly we were thinking that we could at least stop and eat a trout. Laset Hotel & Restaurant sign appeared. I could have spent the whole day there when we were cold and wet 🙂 They brought us tea right away, they turned the electric stoves, first we warmed up and then we tasted the delicious trout. A little further from this facility on the road, they have also built highland houses. If I go again, I would love to stay there, it looked magnificent.
When we continued from Şavşat to Artvin, we witnessed once again how nature was massacred. Due to the construction of Derince Dam, the whole place is full of holes. A cancer tumor had settled in perhaps one of the most beautiful valleys in the world.
The most beautiful places of the Black Sea, the Eastern Black Sea Region and Artvin region... More are being destroyed every day. It's hard for you to understand what I mean without seeing them. Be sure to go, see and support the resistance.