Tag Archives: Erzurum

A small corner of Kurdish Turkey

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Bryan Keith

I’m not sure where everyone started speaking Kurdish.  If it wasn’t Ardahan, it was certainly Kars.  Kurdistan on our route continued through Kars, Iğdır, Ağrı, and onto Karayazı and Tekman İlçes in Erzurum.  Back now in the city of Erzurum, … Continue reading →

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The mountains near Tortum

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Bryan Keith

Eight days of pedalling from Erzurum.  We’re in Uzundere, back on the main highway, about 80 km north of the city.  Sage and I rode a couple loops in Tortum İlçe.  Up and down, up and down.  I’m sure other … Continue reading →

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It’s a big small world

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Bryan Keith

Banu and Deniz were terrific hosts in Ankara.  I arrived about three days earlier than I had originally told Banu, and she had no problem with that.  Even after so many months on the road, I still have a very … Continue reading →

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