Category Archives: Middle East My first impression of Turkey’s Mediterranean left me underwhelmed, especially in light of our wonderful first month in the country . Nonetheless, we set to work hiking, visiting ruins, admiring the view, and spending afternoons at the beach. Would the Turkish coast of the Mediterranean be able to live up to the rest of the country?  On the day I celebrated the one-month anniversary of my arrival in Turkey, Bruno and I hiked in the foothills of the Ala Dağlar Mountains. I reflected on my time here so far, and came to the conclusion that a country I can walk in is a country I like. And I’ve already walked a lot in Turkey.  Bruno has been telling me about Cappadocia ever since I met him. You’d think three years of gushing over a place would have created unachievably high expectations. It did – and yet I was still blown away. That may be the most surprising part of this incredibly surprising destination.  Bruno and I were reunited again in Turkey’s Southeastern Anatolia. It’s good to be back to life on the road, and there have been several pleasant surprises, like stunning beauty, comfortable campsites, plentiful historical sites, and welcome spring-like weather. There may also have been a less pleasant surprise, but you’ll have to read on to find out what!  Bruno spent two weeks driving through Iran in order to reunite with me in Turkey. Though his time was short – and primarily transit rather than travel – he managed to take a few photos of Iran that give us not lucky enough to have visited a glimpse into its culture, architecture, landscape, and people. Enjoy! |
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