Originally Posted by
allset2travel
Another amazing and daring adventure. Thanks so much for sharing. The inclusion of maps further boost my comprehension of the story. This beats the x?x? out of reports on EY Apartment, showers in the sky reports.
About the above quote: You hit it right on. For most (some) of us (myself included), sometimes our "compassion" obscures our sensitivity of those issues you raised (my bold).
^^
Thank you,
allset2travel
. The maps helped to understand where I had been, and the strategic relevance with regard to the border and the ISIS areas.
I have managed a shower in an aeroplane yet, although its a fair way down my bucket list
.
Yes, a foreigner being liberal with money is not maybe the best thing to do in a dangerous country!
Originally Posted by
ekon
>DanielW..joined just to say thanks for an incredible piece of writing. Have followed the goings on in the area daily on #ypg since the dark days when it was looking like Kobane would be lost. Your report with its great pictures has given it all a new meaning..so thanks for sharing your experiences.
Many thanks,
ekon. Yes, it was interesting to see Kobani after the siege, and how it was slowly getting back on its feet. And welcome to FT
!
Originally Posted by
Jonobigblind
Such an engaging TR. An awesome read and puts so much colour into the bleak news reports we see and hear.
Thank you so much
Thanks,
Jonobigblind. Yes, despite the bad stuff, a lot of good stuff is happening there too.
Originally Posted by
bowdenj
Another terrific trip report! Although think it was the first time have had to have additional websites open as read your trip report: Google Maps and Wikipedia. Had to attempt to understand borders, organizations, groups, etc. as you discussed them in your TR.
As usual you took amazing photos.
Thank you,
bowdenj. Yes, google maps and Wikipedia were very helpful to see and understand the situation and the different areas of control. Interestingly, it’s been reported that ISIS has lost large chunks of territory in Syria, but it should also be mentioned that almost all of these gains are due to the Kurds, not the Regime or other rebel groups.