My sister and Randal’s brother-in-law asked about the dog bite.  I thought I’d mentioned it but guess I didn’t.  So here is the short story…

Leaving Kalkan 3 dogs chased the bike and one bit Randal.  It seemed more like a painful pinch than a bite but something obviously happened.  The dogs seemed mean but normal, like the dogs in the US that chase bicycles.  Randal had the rabies shots in China in 07 when I dog bit him, so hopefully that will keep him safe now.  The dogs just didn’t seem bad, just in a group and when we yelled at them when we stopped they looked scared and left.  Normal dog behavior.  Luckily Randal was wearing jeans and socks so his leg was somewhat protected.  Not sure why they didn’t go for mine.  Maybe because I was looking at them and yelling.  I did have some antiseptic with me and some soap so we washed it off and put on the antiseptic.  A little old Turkish woman walked over to see and tut tutted about the dogs.  Turkey does have a problem.  You see homeless dogs with ear tags that have been neutered and treated by vets and then released.  The Turks feed the stray animals and alone the dogs are all friendly.  But in a pack they gave chase to the motorbike.  So now you know the beginning of the story.