I decided to stay in Karabük rather than the much more famous - and interesting Safranbolu - because I would feel trapped in that tourist- eh, trap. I was pleased with my decision: decent hotel at a much lower price, a fine bus station within walking distance, regular transport to Safranbolu and the rest of the world. The town is in no way special, but as I am a compulsive picture taker I can show you some of it.

My pictures of some kids playing with toy guns in in Balikesir have been much critized. So be warned: here you see some even bigger (toy) guns. And one real one, but from an earlier time.