Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Western Turkey - Writing


Arriving into Turkey, we had no idea what to expect. Would I get stared at for not wearing a burka? Would people speak English? How developed were the towns? We took the boat into Ayvalik, Turkey and got a room in a disgusting little place that sat right off the downtown strip. Strong winds in our face and a chance to customize ourselves with Turkey was needed, but Renting a single room in a house was absolutely terrible. Our first experience in our lives with bedbugs. Gross. We slept in all our clothes and were out the door as early as possible the next morning.
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3 comments:

  1. It's great to get to catch up on your journey! Merhaba and Merry Christmas!!! -Dilg

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  2. Hi, Lisa and Gary
    great to hear from you. 2 days ago I looked into your blog and saw only your report from October. Yesterday we skyped with Gina and John,Rose and Gary where with them. I asked, whre you are now. John said, you are in Australia already. Have you written your new reports from Australia?
    We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and luck at your travels
    Dieter an Rose

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  3. Was this a bright colored buff? Pretty great replacement for a burka. Getting washed away in AUS?

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