Turkey

Erzurum, Turkey

I get a hotel room for the night. Erzurum is a great embarkation spot for the East, and though it is not much of a town, the excitement of East meeting West is palpable. (Wanderer, page 293)

Trabzon, Turkey

The bus arrives in Trabzon late in the evening. I trudge along to hotel after hotel with no vacancy. After ten failures I finally locate a room. I am beat from the travel. Soon I’m asleep. (Wanderer, page 438)

Trabzon is a vibrant, urbane town. There is an electric cultural buzz due to its connection to the rest of the world through ships and trade. The people seem to live very well here, with many of the modern conveniences. (Wanderer, page 439)

After another lazy day in Trabzon I pack my gear and head to the docks at sunrise. I’m ready to set sail for Istanbul and Europe. (Wanderer, page 439)

Istanbul, Turkey

I’m going on a solitary walk, an extended wandering tour. I walk across a long bridge, pass many pedestrians. This bridge crosses the ‘Golden Horn’ waterway, connecting the old city with the modern-day city. (Wanderer, page 290)

I’m staying in Istanbul for a while. By the end of the week I’ve got to make a firm decision. Meanwhile, I mill about and get to know the town. I walk through the old winding streets of the city and play my flute. (Wanderer, page 289)

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