I am the first person awake in the house this morning, besides the house keeper. We just smile and nod to once another as she offers up tea. I am staying with a very entertaining family. The host dad has a gold and currency exchange business and mom makes sure the kıds are where they need to be. They have a 16 year old daughter and an 11 year old son, both speak a bit of english. I am convince this family has learned more English in the past few days than I have Turkish.
Yesterday we visited a local university, a mosque make of only wood, an archeological museum, and a modern mall. We have very busy yet relaxed days. Relaxed in that, no one is in a hurry to transition from one location to another. It has challenged our American ways which I appreciate.
Time to eat breakfast. The family is waiting.
Back in a flash!
Erin
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Honey, I can almost visualize what you wrote about your morning. You sound like you are truly enjoying "drinking up" this experience! Today was our plant sale for the garden club and of course I was an hour early so helped with all the plants. The sale was a success even though it rained and wasn't too warm (60's). Sun is out now and I took a nap so need to dig in since they are all coming Monday night! Dad is having trouble swallowing so that's not good. He'll get better. Your car goes into ZBart next week. Keep writing when you can. Love, MOM
ReplyDeleteErin, sounds like you are settling right in to Turkish culture. This does not surprise me as you are in fact a worldly person, albeit you happen to live in Fort Wayne for the moment. Absorb all of the visual, sensory and cultural experiences you can while in Turkey. I'm going to give you an essay test on what you learned when you return home. Love, Dad
ReplyDeletePS - thank you to all the host families for going out of your way to ensure our daughter has a remarkable experience.