As soon as it is light enough, we start a total strip of the van. Fortunately, yesterday's rain has gone but there is snow on the surrounding mountains so at this early hour it is very cold. Every cupboard is turned out, panels are unscrewed every conceivable hiding place a mouse might favour is investigated. It appears, after doing a thorough poo inspection, our unwanted guests arrived in the night; somehow gaining access either by the drivers side or the engine as there we droppings under the driver seat and on the engine block. From there it was easy enough to find the kitchen, vegetable store and bread bag.
By the time we had finished our major strip down of Fay it was 10.30am and we were freezing. Today breakfast was a hot cup of soup! We have found no more mice. Is that a comfort or a worry? We are both tired, not having slept but know that the chance of a good nights sleep tonight will be slim; we will be awake listening!
To take our minds off our mouse problems, we visit some very pretty waterfalls.
The closer we get to our next area of Turkey, so the landscape and the friendliness of the people start to change. The baker, where we buy bread for us and as mouse bait, is very jolly. When we are seen looking for and early parking site for the night, a restauranteur beckons over. His name is Hassan, we are welcome to stay in his grounds. He gives us Cay and we chat to other people there. None speak English but this doesn't seem to hamper communication. We enjoy a meal of fish and salad, then Hassan looks with interest at our many photos of our trip so far. He invites us to eat some potatoes with him and his twin sons. Potatoes turns out to be a full spread; pide (a sort of pizza but different), bread, potatoes, olives, cheese and delicious honeycomb. We have a lovely evening and thankfully a peaceful night.
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