The Idiot and MedTrekker Liz Chapin were treated to constant examples of Turkish hospitality, or misafir, during their pre-pandemic hike through southern Turkey to the Syria border. Today Turkey, like most other countries, is practicing social distancing.
Here’s a taste of what it was like.
The Idiot and Liz Chapin are invited to join three Turkish women — Felice, Semra and Cannet — for tea near Iskenderun. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
MedTrekker Liz Chapin accepts the offer of a seat on a Turkish woman’s donkey near the Turkey-Syria border.
A farmer near Arsuz insists that The Idiot put four pomegranates in his backpack. He does.
The owner of a small store in Kale points to The Idiot’s seat after inviting him to join his family for a dinner of delicious friend meat with peppers.
The Idiot and MedTrekker Liz Chapin were frequently invited by Turks into their homes for aperitif and meals.
Turks loved having selfies taken with The Idiot and MedTrekker Liz Chapin.
Dogs and other animals throughout Turkey were delighted to make an American friend.
Dining with a Turkish schoolteacher on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea near Samandağ.
Discussing how to stay in shape with a young Turk in Samandağ near the border with Syria. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
Swapping tales with Turkish friends in Samandağ after a trip to the border with Syria.
MedTrekker Liz Chapin says goodbye to a lamb and a dog before leaving the Syria border area to return to Samandağ.
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