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خريطة (Map; (kharita

  • Writer: myrahgraham
    myrahgraham
  • Jul 21, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 17



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

Road trip across Turkey, from West to East

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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.






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Old map of Turkey


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

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