Taurus Mountains to Mut

The Anatolian plateau finally runs out and its uphill into the Taurus Mountains and over the Sertavul Pass. The scenery changes drammatically and the descent is long, losing the newly gained elevation to the pass and much of the plateau elevation. Its noticeably warmer at the lower level in Mut.

Mut has twinned with Karaman in the past as capital of the Karamanid dynasty and has its own castle of course. Known to be originally a Byzantine castle but probably earlier in origin.

It isn't flat in Mut and a mountain range looms in the direction of the Med. Without any doubt whatsoever I can confirm Turkey is a big country and very mountainous.

The practice of drinking çay seems an absolute necessity. Kebabs are the only source of meal unless you go really up market from my experience. Serving both must be done with great urgency and someone is hovering to remove your plate at all times. It is the custom!

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