When my parents came to Turkey, we visited all types of beautiful and historic sights, however the main reason was to meet Bülent’s parents. Quick back-story: Bülent is Turkish (as you might have guessed.) We met in Cambridge (Massachusetts) my…
Month: June 2009
Efes was fantastic!! Well, the beer is good too, but I was talking about the ancient Greek city Efes. Also known as Ephesus, it is located about 10 miles from the Aegean coast in Turkey. It is incredible how much…
I have just been on a one in a lifetime trip. Thank you Mom and Dad. Now, I know people out there are thinking, "Sure, tell us about your sponsored vacation, Little Rich Girl." Totally not the case. The last…
Though it may not have been noticed, I have not posted in a while. This can be explained very clearly. My parents came to Turkey to visit me and meet my fiance's parents. We spent a few days in Istanbul,…
I love sarma, sometimes called dolma. Grape leaves stuffed with rice and beef, served with yogurt on top. Intellectually I knew that it was a time consuming food to make. But, doing it yourself, afterwards, every mouthful tasted like gold.…
The history of Marmaris is pretty interesting. Founded in about the 6th century BC, it was originally known as Physkos. It has been conquered and invaded many times, the most recent invaders being the tourist, who were welcomed with open…
I must apologize for my blogging negligence. However, I have reasons, they are the following:1. Gorgeous Beaches 2. Scenic Streets and Canals 3. Gorgeous Beaches4. Marinas and Sightseeing5. Gorgeous Beaches 6. Gorgeous Man
Because I burned the old ones. While they were hanging on the wall. I set the house ON FIRE. Not my house. Bülent's parents’ house, the summer home they are graciously sharing. I am clumsy, but usually I just hurt…
Ohh My Goodness. My first morning here we went out for brunch at place where they serve "Villager's Breakfast." To get there we drove up into the mountains and through the village. We arrived at the Restaurant. It was beautiful.An…
Saturday we were on the roadFrom Ankara and Marmaris it took 10 hours. While driving through the middle of the country there is not alot other than natural beauty. This is my way of saying there was no radio station…