He realized his childhood dream: He walked 3,500 kilometers from Paris to Istanbul
Consultant Murat Etemoğlu, who lives in France, realized his childhood dream of walking from Paris to Istanbul, a goal he thought about more after his mother's death. Etemoğlu, who walked 3,500 kilometers in 4 months, arrived in Istanbul on the 100th anniversary of the Republic.
39-year-old consultant Murat Etemoğlu, who lives in France, decided to realize his childhood dream of walking from Paris to Istanbul after losing his mother, Nahide Etemoğlu, to COVID-19.
HE LOST 17 KILOS IN 4 MONTHS
Setting out from Paris on July 1, Etemoğlu entered Turkey on October 19. Passing through 11 countries in 4 months, Etemoğlu also collected trash to raise awareness about environmental pollution. Having walked a distance of 3,500 kilometers, Etemoğlu lost 17 kilos. The young man arrived in Istanbul on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic.
"I AM PROUD TO HAVE COMPLETED THIS JOURNEY ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR REPUBLIC"
Stating that he ended his journey on the 100th anniversary of the Republic, Etemoğlu said, "I am happy because I want to say that walking from Paris to Istanbul was a long and meaningful childhood dream of mine. I am proud to have completed this journey on October 29, 2023, the 100th anniversary of our Republic. I would like to thank everyone who was with me on this magnificent adventure. The chief architect of this adventure was my mother, who lost her life to COVID. During my journey, in addition to expressing my respect and love for my mother, I tried to contribute to peace and nature."
"I WILL VISIT MY MOTHER'S GRAVE"
Stating that he will go to his mother's grave in Yalova tomorrow, Etemoğlu said, "This journey is not just about walking. On one hand, my heart is heavy; we are at a point where words fail. We live in a world where division and conflict prevail. As a nation, we have always been in favor of peace and cooperation. We must continue to fight for peace, and we will continue to do so. My journey started in Paris. I traveled through 11 countries and arrived in Turkey, the land where I was born. Therefore, I am very happy; I lost 17 kilos during this time. I will go to my family, and tomorrow I will visit my mother's grave. I am very happy, and I thank everyone who supported me very much."
News Source: İHA
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