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The photographs I exhibited between the years 2011-2013 were the beginning, the continuation or the end of the happenings, the experiences which I have harvested and put in words along the road. The design of the exhibition, the details in the photographs…. The set up and presentation was actually a unique work! Many of these photographs had never been presented elsewhere or posted on my homepage. And now, these exhibition photographs are residing on the shelves waiting for me to return (Just to underline, I would have liked to say \u201cresiding on dusty shelves\u201d but I\u2019m pretty sure that my mother removes the dust regularly.)<\/p>\n

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\u201cGurkan abi (elderly brother in Turkish<\/em>) it looks as if you try to tell something different apart what your photographs are portraying. Am I right or just imagining?\u201d<\/p>\n

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I dismount from my bicycle and start to walk. There is the voice of wind whispering through the branches and leaves of the trees, a voice which speaks to me as I enter any forest. I feel as if each sound is telling a different story. I like to stop and listen to stories. The wind stopped as soon as I stopped. I sat on a bank next to me.<\/p>\n

I just watch the forest and close my eyes. The road I have come from appears in my mind. I live once more all what I have gone through, my life experiences… I\u2019m breathing deeply in and slowly out. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuwwwwwwwww , hvvvvvvvvv, huuuuffffff<\/p>\n

Asl\u0131 and Hans work on their thesis in Holland. Anil and Cecile Luca are playing in the garden under the shadow of the French Alps. Oguz is feeding the wood we had cut down during summer into the stove. Mert is cleaning his motorcycle. Onur is trying the new desert recipes out he has learned. Murat is on the way to his work in one of the nice trams in Italy. Benjamin is listening to his unborn child his ear on Nora\u2019s belly.\u00a0 Nilufer is trying to catch the beautiful sun set from his balcony in Oslo.\u00a0 All of a suddenly I squeeze my fingers, they hurt, it is cold. Micheal is preparing meal for Sputnik in his kitchen in Sweden.\u00a0 Orkun is strolling on the streets of Moscow… The sound of snow squeezed under my bike\u2019s wheels still rustling in my ears… Snezhana is having a walk with his dog on the Kiev square watching the sky. As I see Burcin in Moldova, I call her out from Durham: \u201cAlooo Burcin, what if I get a flight ticket and visit you on a week end\u201d, I smile. Sefa is strolling along the streets in Bucharest with his bicycle. Melih has started preparations for his new tour. Ayca is pedaling along the sea cost dreaming of an Africa tour. Enes is struggling with the visa procedure in Istanbul… I smile…. My father is looking at his mobile phone at the construction area. I come closer to see what he is looking for… He is looking on the map to see where I\u2019m. .. Gurhan is in his office working silently with patience… My mother is in a hustle and bustle … Haa, I see where she is running to. I kiss her. I rise up to look down to Ankara.\u00a0 A very familiar voice is emerging<\/p>\n

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–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bro, what\u2019s up?\u00a0<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can…. Can<\/em> (A Turkish male name<\/em>)<\/p>\n

All of a sudden my thoughts scatter and I open my eyes. Can<\/em> my chum…..I slowly walk towards my bicycle and pedal to Durham down the pathway along the river.\u00a0 Hummm very interesting, a young man from Durham, his name Can<\/em> had sent a message to me …<\/p>\n

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The cathedral of the city rising above the streets looks impressive. I stop and photograph. \u00a0Then, I come to a fork near city center. I think I better stay at a hostel this time. I\u2019ve my last clean underwear on. I started to change my underwear daily since I have fallen victim to crotch abrasion. I have to wash my underwear. I wait for the car pass to cross the road.<\/p>\n

At the same time a young man coming down the hill, slowed down recognizing me. On top of it, he was smiling at me. All right, he might be a long distance tourer knowing well what I\u2019m feeling. Just a possibility\u2026<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hi<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hi<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where are you going to?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Towards Edinburg<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where will you stay tonight?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019m planning to stay at a hostel. I have to wash my laundry.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Okay, you can stay by me.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thank you very much. I would be glad if I can.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not at all. By the way, I\u2019m Thomas<\/p>\n

I was thinking that he would invite me and so did he. Thomas\u2019 flat was downtown. Entering his flat my university life came in my mind since it resembled my flat at that time. Four students were sharing this flat. Thomas, Joral, Sylvia and another one who wasn\u2019t at home. They immediately prepared lunch for me and Sylvia offered her room.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I really don\u2019t want to bother you Sylvia. I\u2019ll stay only for one night. I didn\u2019t come to disturb you.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0No, not at all you are our guest and you came from a long way. I wish you feel comfortable.<\/p>\n

Thomas tells me why he invited me. He had gone to Rome from Durham last summer cycling all through the pilgrimage route.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did you feel when you arrived in Rome?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At the beginning I was scared. On top of it, nobody around me was believing in me. But, now I know that I can succeed in many things if I want to. This pilgrimage made me trust and believe in myself. This was a particular experience. I do understand more or less what you are feeling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I shared my Europe and also my Asia road memories and experiences with these students and they shared their experiences related to their university life and dreams which turned in to a nice conversation. Well, now that I met such nice people having such a nice conversation let\u2019s see what I have in my bags for these lovely people. One Liter of gold series Tekirdag raki. Hahahaha. They got very surprised and also very happy. They knew raki of course but it was almost impossible to find and drink raki in this city. We drank a glass of raki together with leblebi (roasted chickpea<\/em>). I carry leblebi in my bags. Hahaha you see what type a voyager I\u2019m. You may find a bottle of wine in Moldova, a bottle of vodka in Ukraine and a bottle of Tekirdag brand raki with leblebi in England in my bags. Also, baklava (Turkish specialty made of finely layered pastry filled with nuts and steeped in syrup<\/em>) in Norway. (\u201cAaaa are you taking alcohol, you do not set a good example\u201d would say some people, I can handle them : )<\/p>\n

While we were in a deep conversation, the door opened and the fourth housemate came in. As he saw gold series of Tekirdag brand raki (the conversation in English)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aaa Raki… Where did you find it?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Our guest\u2019s offer. He is on a world tour<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Super. Raki is our traditional beverage.<\/p>\n

Well, since this guy said raki is our traditional beverage, I couldn\u2019t make up where he is from. I tried to defend our beverage<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes, it is the traditional spirit of Turkey. And the gold series is the best.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes, yes I know. I\u2019m also Turk<\/p>\n

From this moment on we continued to talk in Turkish.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No way dude!!! Are you Turk?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes abi, who are you?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A voyager traveling on his bike you see.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0No way dude, did you really come all way downwith your bike?<\/p>\n

Thomas interrupts us: \u201cAaa, I forgot to mention that our roommate is a Turk\u201d We started to laugh. His name is Ali making his master degree at Durham University. What a coincidence. He asks me \u201cwho are you abi?\u201d I say \u201cI came with my bike\u201d. He says \u201cno way\u201d. Aha my bicycle lies behind the door. He goes out and examines it. 5 minutes after, he writes a message on his Facebook page: \u201cGurkan Genc who is on a world tour is my guest\u201d Immediately a reply: \u201cSay hello to my Gurkan, kiss him for me\u201d Ahu\u2026<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Abi do you know Ahu from Istanbul? She is a very close friend of mine.<\/p>\n

Wonders never cease! She is also my friend. Look, what came in my mind right away?<\/p>\n

We had a tour with the students from Atilim University and other cyclists from Ankara. Afterwards I was having a conversation with them. They were asking me questions about my road memories.\u00a0 Well, I\u2019m sure they were talking among themselves about my answers and my memories: \u201cF\u2026k it dude, these are all palaver, nobody would face with that many happenings. Now, if say \u201cI introduced raki to a Turk in England\u201d nobody will believe me.<\/p>\n

While we were chatting with Ali, Thomas made a phone call and said: \u201cGurkan, tomorrow I\u2019ll hold a presentation at the university about my journey. There are also other speakers. I talked with my instructor. He wanted me to invite you.\u201d\u00a0 I accepted and Sylvia had to give his room for one more day.<\/p>\n

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Can<\/em> studying at Durham University since 2013 had sent me a message hearing that I\u2019ll be pedaling to England. I try to do my best and try to answer all the messages. I also read Can\u2019s message while on the road but my chum Can <\/em>was who reminded me that he was in Durham. The next day I sent a message and we met in front of the cathedral.<\/p>\n

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He had graduated from high school with an honorary degree. He found himself in Durham while his dream was to enter Cambridge University. Can<\/em> tries to follow the footsteps of his family\u2019s dreams. During our short meeting he showed me around and shared his dreams with me. He talks so impressive that I listen to him for hours. He thanks me and leaves me to attend his lecture. Actually I thank him for giving me both hope and new ideas.<\/p>\n

I attend the meeting Thomas invited me in the evening. Prior to the meeting we went out for a nice dinner. I enter the room and sit down at the rear row. The audience takes my attention. Staff, department heads, a reverend and academicians, young people above the age of 60. There aren\u2019t any students. A very familiar case I\u2019m accustomed from my presentations.<\/p>\n

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First an author holds his speech. He talks about the beauty of life and the road map of god.<\/p>\n

Then, another author talks about his pilgrimage route Camina de Santiago in Spain. He shares his experiences and feelings during this pilgrimage.\u00a0 I realize that how many people prefer to go on a pilgrimage as a means to escape from daily life.\u00a0 Well, what then? What will you do if this pilgrimage doesn\u2019t satisfy your expectations?<\/p>\n

At last Thomas talked about his voyage. His route started from the North of England and ended in Rome. Before he set off, he had read a biography – a life story about a man who walked to the biggest capitals without any money in his pocket.\u00a0 He walked for peace and to show and prove that people are actually good. Thomas got inspired from this story and set off.<\/p>\n

I deepen in my thoughts… To walk for peace, to pedal for the nature, to play for the nature, and many other headings…. Actually, presenting this way, these projects sound meaningless.<\/p>\n

I still remember the day when I said to the words of a student standing in front of the \u201cPedal for Nature\u201d poster. He was saying: \u201cF..k it, he had went for himself\u201d and I replied as: \u201cYou are right, the term nature is just a camouflage\u201d Even, a general manager of a company said: \u201cWe sponsor him to travel for himself\u201d. But one needs to think about this issue. Assume that someone \u201cX\u201d is realizing the projects \u201cPedal for Nature\u201d and \u201cPedal for Future\u201d. What were the goals of these projects? Just attend the presentations of people who realized their dreams and listen to them. Look at me! I was inspired by the presentation of Ahmet Mumcu. I had said: \u201cAaaa that guy really traveled all around, dude.\u201d Then, thereafter, I added new dreams on my dreams I realized and continue to add.<\/p>\n

At the end the head of department:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Today we have a voyager as our guest. Actually he is not on a pilgrimage but traveling around the world with his bike). Let us listen to him, what he thinks about the roads of god.<\/p>\n

This was a pretty hard unexpected question… I was asked for my opinion about pilgrimage. Sure, I\u2019ll also visit Mecca during my world tour. Sure, I want to see the birth place of the Prophet Mohammad and to visit Kaaba as a faithful. But, I\u2019m not on the road particularly for this reason. Hummmm. Pilgrimage….<\/p>\n

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\u201cHi. I\u2019m Gurkan Genc and I travel around the world for the last four years. I believe that I\u2019m a very lucky person having the opportunity to listen to your experiences. Honestly I have no idea about the pilgrimage routes leading to Kaaba. I had never thought about this before.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Encountering and helping Popia who was lost to find his owner while I was pedaling in South Korea. This was my pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Setting off for Karakum desert forgetting to take any provisions. While I was complaining to myself not coming across even a single building along the 120 km: \u201cHow could I ever forget to take any bread?\u201d a truck driver appeared and offered me bread and ayran (salty yoghurt drink<\/em>). This was my pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Getting scared from the silence for the first time pedaling in Gobi desert for days. This was my pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rescuing an almost frozen old woman who had collapsed on the snow pile and guide her to her house in Ukraine. This was my pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0While I was heading towards the Arctic Circle at minus 36\u00b0C in Finland, a driver offering me a thermos bottle full of tea. This was my pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stopping to listen to the voice of forest just 5 minutes before entering the city\u00a0Durham, gave the opportunity to meet Thomas and you. This is also my pilgrimage. (The stories which ensured Thomas to meet me on the road were also quite interesting.)\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

I believe in that, any road in the world is a pilgrimage for the faithful. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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