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First Indian Paragliding expedition to Babadag Mountain |
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The Day arrives
 After a year of planning, July 23, Pendurkar and me got onto a flight to Moscow where we were scheduled to meet up with Pankaj a pilot/friend who flies with us frequently at Kamshet. Pankaj who lives in Moscow showed us around the city as flying was not possible. A couple of days later the 3 of us were on a flight to Dalaman airport via Istanbul. Dalaman is only an hour away from Oludinez our main destination. A cab was waiting for us organised by Steve Reid who had been in Turkey weeks before us. Oludeniz was all and more than what we had imagined. Long stretches of white sand, deep blue seas, the famous blue lagoon, that special Mediterranean feel with a profusion of grape vines, plums, figs growing out of every nook and corner and the sacred mountains stretching out into the beach. Rob and Debbs met up with us that evening at beachfront. At the Buzz Bar all we could talk about was flying Babadag the sacred mountain looming in the distance.
About Turkey
Located in the Mediterranean region this country is surrounded by the 4 seas-Mediterranean, Aegean , Black and Caspian seas. Her neighbours are Greece to the west, Bulgaria to the North -West, (old) Russia to the North and North - East, Iran to the South - East, Syria and Iraq to the South. Istanbul the capital is the only city in the world positioned over two continents i.e. Asia & Europe. Turkey proudly maintains her culture and tradition. Shoe makers have not been run out of town by Nike, kebabs have not been replaced by burgers and fries, Ottoman mansions have been preserved and building regulations have ensured that most areas retain their natural charm. And apart from offering some brilliant flying, Turkey offers you the sincere hospitality of the Mediterranean people, Superb ancient Roman and Lycian sites, dramatic inland and coastal scenery, excellent food, and a rich culture combining the best of Europe and Asia. Once you have made your first visit to Turkey, there is a good chance you'll visit again!
Oludeniz
 The world famous and one of the most beautiful wonders in the world Oludeniz is worth travelling to over miles and miles, for the turquoise blue waters of its wonderful lagoon. It is also one of the most ideal places in the world for Paragliding. Oludeniz lies 12 km. south of the local town, Fethiye. Since the opening of an international airport (1984) at Dalaman, 65 km. away, the area, centered round the Oludeniz Beach has become one of the most popular tourist venues for it's magnificent scenery, a clear turquoise sea, and interesting surroundings.
 From the foothills of Babadag a glistening white beach stretches 3 kilometers to a salt-water lagoon, which is now a national park. The lagoon lives up to its name Oludinez = calm sea. The beach is backed by family-run hotels, all built within the last 10 years and several holiday villages. The beach area offers a choice of different cuisines, several bars and shops. As the resort is small, there is a friendly atmosphere, and within a few days you will get to know most of the "locals".
Oludeniz by Night
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After paragliding over the Mediterranean, swimming in the Blue Lagoon and lazing on the beaches, that first beer of the evening is always a real treat. At sunset the bars and restaurants on the beachfront are the perfect place to watch the colorful gliders, as they wing down to a soft landing. The Buzz Bar and Sugar Shack are the popular meeting spots for PG pilots who come from all over the world to fly here. Cloud 9 is another meeting place for pilots, throughout the gliding season as this is where the gliders come in for landing. You may even get to watch yourself paragliding on the big screen TV as videos taken during the day are shown in the bar. The beach is lined with restaurants and bars offering different cuisines and atmosphere ranging from quiet to grooving. A friendly and personal atmosphere pervades the area and is enhanced by pilots & travellers of all nationalities.
(Paragliding At Babadag, Acrobatics Shows, SIV Course, Places to see...)
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