The Idiot, after numerous discussions with Syrian evacuees and refugees at the border with Turkey, has decided to suspend his MedTrek through the war-torn country until early next year. Talks with scores of Turks, who usually make a neck-cutting or gun-firing gesture when Syria is mentioned, supported the deferral.
After heading inland when it was no longer possible to walk on the Mediterranean Sea, The Idiot ended his month-long, 504-kilometer MedTrek outing through southern Turkey to Syria at this flag on the border @ http://fms.ws/JkwmB/35.93645N/36.01726E.
The Idiot completes his MedTrek through Turkey and is ready to take his first steps on Syrian soil.
Here are some other reasons that The Idiot is sensibly putting Syria on hold for a few months:
He promised his mother that he’d attend her 95th birthday bash(es) later this month. (Photo: Marc Beauchamp)
He promised MedTrekking partner Liz Chapin that he’d keep her safe.
He needs a new pair of hiking sandals.
He loves eating fresh fish sandwiches at food trucks near Cevlik, Turkey.
He promised partner Liz Chapin that he’d let her catch up on sleep.
He likes being invited to tea and breakfast by Turkish women.
He wants to take more selfies with young Turks.
He’s slightly comforted by the presence of military bases on the Turkish coast.
As president of the Turkish Pomegranate Promotion Association, he likes being given pomegranates by Turkish farmers.
He likes to see Liz smiling when she’s working with local women.
He can use a break after hiking over 500 kilometers through southern Turkey to Syria.
He can chill for a few days at one of the many free campsites on the Turkish coast.
He can have a leisurely lunch at one of the many seaside restaurants that he walked by on the MedTrek.
He can relax and enjoy a few more Turkish sunsets.
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