Aşk In A Seaside Greeting
A few days ago, Ali Turabi Ogkoz introduced himself to us while we strolled along this Aegean beach. That conversation led to an invitation to join him and his wife, Nurcan, for tea … which led to a full, impromptu evening around their table for dinner.
We talked of the Kurds, Turkey and the European Union, their family, our family, America and its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mayan end-of-the-world prophecies, Islam and Christianity, shaving, Ali’s travels, his son in London, their extended family in Izmir, marriage, the Turkish word for love, Aşk – even how S and I met. Nurcan’s question, translated by Ali, was “When was the moment you fell in love?”
The question — and our answer — led to another question, this time from Ali: As you’ve traveled the world so far, what do you think of the various people you’ve met?
How blessed we’ve been by strangers AND THEIR LOVE on this journey … who have introduced themselves or invited us to tea, and so generously become a wonderful part of our lives.
S – love the outfit. You’re looking a bit Turkish.
Pretty awesome!
Wow! What an unforgettable memory. I love hearing how you’re touching lives overseas, and they are touching yours.
Merry Christmas to your whole, adventurous gang!