By bus along the Turkish Coast

They do not wake up early here… First bus from Mersin to Antalya stops in Tasucu at 10.30 am… No rush… No crowds… In my country there are elections today – I am lucky to be far from this noise…
Morning swimming. Then two km walk with my backpack to “otogar” (that’s how they call bus terminal). The bus was on time. I bought a ticket to Manavgat – 8 hours drive costs 30 lira – like 26 USD – not very expensive regarding a/c bus.
Nice, panoramic views of the sea and the mountains – many switchbacks on this route.
From Manavgat there are frequent minibuses to ancient Side located on the coast – do not trust taxi drivers – the minibus will cost you 1,50 lira. Taxi will charge 15 lira… Welcome to Side!