#27: Plunging into the Kurdish Regions of Southeast Turkey (August 23, 2022, the severed branch)
Warnings leave me nervous about my safety, but I venture anyway to southeast Turkey. In Dogubayazit and Van, I encounter staggering history, enjoy nonstop hospitality, and make cherished connections.
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Above: Akdamar Island in Lake Van, Turkey (photos my own)
July 2010
It was at dusk that I arrived by intercity van in the Kurdish city of Dogubayazit near the border with Iran. It was a cramped ride in a three-row vehicle. The middle row lacked three full seats, so a rickety stool had been placed on the van’s carpet near the sliding door instead. Seemingl…
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