خريطة Map; (kharita)

“A map is the greatest of all epic poems. Its lines and colors show the realization of great dreams.” ― Gilbert H. Grosvenor

Ayvalik –>Foça (136km)

Late start to the day,

our host wished us well on our way

A cup of water sprinkled and sprayed

Camping by the sea by the end of the day

Foça –> Afyon (399km)

Songs and snacks as we settle in

To the rythmic roll of the land

We climb higher and higher

For a place to park our van

Afyon –> Ordu (820km)

The coast of the Black Sea

Greeted us with a welcoming committee

She almost did not allow us to leave

Don’t park a van on the beach

Ordu –> Batumi (382km)

Georgia just behind the border

A new unknown to befriend

We take our fill of Turkish food and water

Until we meet again

The road went by quickly, yet without rush. 10 days unfold in Georgia, a place we’d only dreamt about getting to. The adventure continues.

Gratitude to the Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin) and Anishinabewaki, the original
stewards of the land where I came into being.

Myrah Graham – Copyright © 2023