One of the biggest adjustments we've made this summer has been learning how to meet my brother-in-law where he is, instead of expecting him to meet us where we are. In Türkiye, so much of life happens around the table.…
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Week Two We're starting to find our rhythm here in Antalya. School isn't out yet, so mornings still begin with breakfast and a little schoolwork with Kayra before we head to the beach or the pool. There will be no…
After a long travel day and a quick stop in Dublin, we've finally settled into our summer in Türkiye. This year's trip is a little different. We're spending six weeks in Antalya to help my sister and brother-in-law after he…
This summer we decided to travel a little differently. In May, rather than fly from from Austin to Dalaman-enduring three flights in a row followed by a two hour drive from the airport-we decided to break up the trip and…
Nice to meet you — or maybe, welcome back. If you’ve been here before, thank you for sticking around through the silence. If you’re new, here’s a little backstory: I used to have another life, with a different identity —…
It has been eight years since my father died. Sometimes it seems like forever, sometimes I still just can't believe it. His death, while expected, was a surprise. I had actually spent the day speaking with the palliative care team…
A couple of weeks ago, our good friends were visiting from the US and we decided to take a day trip to Amos. Amos is a small village a few miles from here on the coast. In this area of…
Doesn't that sound smarmy? One of the best parts of visiting İçmeler is being about a mile from the Mediterranean. My in-laws summer house is snuggled up against the mountains that surround the village. While it would be nice to…
I have spent most or part of the summer in Içmeler since 2009. When we moved back to the US in 2015 we didn't go to Içmeler that summer. I have missed it more than I realized. It has also…
It has been four years since I left Turkey. I lived there for most of my (young) adult life, from 24 to 30. I absorbed much of how I live my life from that time, learning to move more slowly,…