Ocean views in...
Aşk In A Seaside Gre...
posted by J
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...
Guffawing Bed Tackle
posted by J
So we wrote yesterday (“Two Havens”) about our recent visits to two villages, one in France and the other in Turkey, that are believed to be havens from what some say will be the end of the world … today. The CBS News crew mentioned in that post was not turned off by my...
Advent Day 19
posted by J
A photo taken on the mountains above ancient Ephesus. S and the boys, weary and wet from rain, waited in the car while I sought out what we thought was a cross atop the mountain peak. Turns out, an unthinking text I sent her on the way is worth further reflection: “Going to cross,...
Two Havens
posted by J
There are some who believe the world will end on December 21, 2012. That’s tomorrow. It’s based on what appears to be the end of the ancient Mayan calendar. There are many, of course — like us — who don’t give much credence to Mayan prophets and their...
Confessions
posted by S
I confess. I went to Starbucks yesterday. And it was good. Yesterday morning, I very carefully followed the directions on the bag of Turkish coffee. Cold water, stir once, simmer, fill cup half way, reheat, fill remainder of the mug. It was a silty, smoky, oversweet disaster. The...
Advent Day 17
posted by E
I wanted to do something about love. These are my stuffed animals that I love very...
Cause and Effect
posted by S
The sand on the nearby Aegean beach has a curious surface tension to it. The pressure of a footstep is too much for the crust to bear, and as a foot falls, dozens of holes appear surrounding the step. Action/reaction. Cause and effect. Holes, some tiny and some large, intended or...
Advent Day 16
posted by H
We had a lot of dirty clothes when we came to Turkey. But they are no longer...
Echo of the Day
posted by J
Today’s Echo of the Day came early, just a few minutes ago. Here’s what happened: E often asks unexpected questions. Today’s opener (as S and I were still in bed) was about the financial basis of why we decided to come on this journey. We have discussed with the boys that...
New Trip Map
posted by J
We’re super pumped about a new trip map that actually zooms through flight and driving routes. It even lingers at each of our stops on this journey. Click here … or on the TRIP MAP SO FAR link above on the...
