This line wraps up so much of what makes travel unforgettable. The surreal moments that can feel like both paradise and torment in the same breath.

Your description of Turkey almost feels like a fever dream, where every element seems alive and charged with meaning, from the haunting rooster to the island castle on the horizon.

What I loved most is how you bring out the beauty in the unexpected connections, like your journey with Turgay and his family, which feels like a gift in the midst of your struggle.

This story makes me wonder how often the journeys we fear might break us instead end up becoming the ones we cherish.

Thanks for sharing.