This one is from Bodrum Castle. It was really quite an impressive structure with a rich history and many rooms. I think we spent almost 2 hours there.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
A couple more photos from Bodrum
I like to lean back and stretch my legs out in front of me when I view this picture:
This one is from Bodrum Castle. It was really quite an impressive structure with a rich history and many rooms. I think we spent almost 2 hours there.
This one is from Bodrum Castle. It was really quite an impressive structure with a rich history and many rooms. I think we spent almost 2 hours there.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Denizli, Pamukkale, and Bodrum
I went to Denizli to see a friend for the weekend. The city is famous for its roosters. The roosters are famous because they crow for maybe 20 seconds without stopping and sometimes pass out.
The city is also famous for Pamukkale, a touristic location with beautiful natural hot springs and pools.
We spent a lot of time together but often had to deal with my friend's young niece, who apart from being totally adorable, always wanted to come along on our walks. We were not allowed to stay out late and as time passed in Denizli, we came to realize that what we really wanted was to be somewhere where no one would bother us and we could swim. So we took a bus to Bodrum.
I won't tell you exactly where we are, because like I say, we don't want to be bothered! But really, it's wonderful here. I will return to normal life in İstanbul in a couple days, but for now it will be a little more fun in the sun and mixed in with bouts of pure serenity.
The city is also famous for Pamukkale, a touristic location with beautiful natural hot springs and pools.
We spent a lot of time together but often had to deal with my friend's young niece, who apart from being totally adorable, always wanted to come along on our walks. We were not allowed to stay out late and as time passed in Denizli, we came to realize that what we really wanted was to be somewhere where no one would bother us and we could swim. So we took a bus to Bodrum.
I won't tell you exactly where we are, because like I say, we don't want to be bothered! But really, it's wonderful here. I will return to normal life in İstanbul in a couple days, but for now it will be a little more fun in the sun and mixed in with bouts of pure serenity.
Friday, July 23, 2010
The Cranberries
I saw the Cranberries last night and it rocked. They have ended their 7 year hiatus and many other people my age came to see them, for the first time.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
A Long-Time Friend Stops By
I got to see B today. And I got to meet her brother. It was a real treat. It had just stopped raining when we met. We went to one of my favorite cafes in Kadıköy and then to Bağdat Caddesi for a light meal. 
I have many friends in İstanbul, all of whom I treasure. But it's really something when a friend whom I have known for such a long time and with whom I have so many connections, shows up in my city, in her country. I met her in the US 7 years ago. I surprise-visited her on my first ever trip to this country. Three years after that, I moved here. Now the irony is that she is moving to Canada, to the city where I was visiting when I decided to move here. Life is strange and it has called for us to trade places. So be it. We will enjoy afternoons together until that time comes.
I have many friends in İstanbul, all of whom I treasure. But it's really something when a friend whom I have known for such a long time and with whom I have so many connections, shows up in my city, in her country. I met her in the US 7 years ago. I surprise-visited her on my first ever trip to this country. Three years after that, I moved here. Now the irony is that she is moving to Canada, to the city where I was visiting when I decided to move here. Life is strange and it has called for us to trade places. So be it. We will enjoy afternoons together until that time comes.
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