I indicated how I like to walk from Çuhadoruğu Pass. My first walk used to be downhill, along the flank of the hill that holds the road to Ersizlerdere, and easy walk to wet my appetite and lubricate my joints. I did the same in June 2009 and was unpleasantly surprised. As can be seen on some pictures the road has been “improved” which meant that now large trucks can easily cope with a road that had been left alone for ten years or more. Some stretches that used to be covered with wonderful wild flowers and moss have been covered over, a small stream crossing the road has been wrapped in concrete, in short, the old road that was almost like it was in the early days of the republic has been hauled into the 21st century. In Ersizlerdere damage was even worse, the scenikc two lane road has been broadened to three or possibly more roads, and I have the feeling this magnificently situated village will shortly be exploded by “project developers” with a swat of the repetitive villa’s that have ruined so many fine spots.