Bruises2

My Kurdish Friend

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July 8th 2012
Okay, I know I haven't been writing much but I contracted amoebic dysentery. I have been in constant pain, going to the bathroom over 10 x a day. What I mistakenly thought was travel sickness several weeks ago quickly became dangerous. First came the rapid weight loss then the blood. The last 10 days I have been under constant medical care including four days at the hospital. Hopefully I ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Mediterranean » Antakya

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more