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Along the trail, where there are villages or towns, you can find accommodations in local guesthouses or set up a tent on the outskirts of the settlement. In most cases, you can find cool, good drinking water, but there are instances where certain maps indicate a water source, only to later find out that the water source is dry, blocked, or has disappeared. The locals are friendly and hospitable, and almost always, for a modest fee, they will serve a warm and hearty meal.

On April 18, 2023, I'm on my way to meet her at The Old House Hostel in Antaliya. Each of us is carrying a backpack weighing between 11 and 13 kilograms, containing everything needed to camp in the wild for at least two days: 3 liters of water, a tent, a sleeping bag, an inflatable mattress, cooking utensils, a compact camping stove, two sets of clothes, trekking poles, food and more.