Merhaba! (That's hello in Turkish.)
Well, after a couple of kind of rough days, I am feeling much better and really starting to enjoy my time in Turkey. It's funny how much not feeling well contributes to my overall outlook. I'm staying in a nice place in Selcuk. The man who runs this place, Jimy, is great. So friendly and kind, and his primary goal at this point seems to be that we all have the biggest breakfast possible. I was telling Cory that at one of the places I stayed the "free breakfast" was a loaf of bread set out on the table next to a toaster and jar of jam. Here, you are brought your choice of hot tea or coffee before your "traditional" Turkish breakfast of sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a filled pastry. Then comes the bread and butter and omelet, after which a huge plate of fruit is brought out. The ever-attentive Jimy is there to make sure your mug is never empty and that you have everything you might need. He also set me up with a map and an illustrated guide to Ephesus and I set out today to explore the ruins. There are LOTS of new pictures posted. If I were a better "tour guide" I would probably have appropriately labeled the buildings and all that, but I found that knowing a particular set of columns once belonged to the "bathhouse" vs. some gate didn't necessarily add to the interest level (for me anyhow). What I really wished for was to be able to see what this all looked like way back when. Where is that time machine when I need it??
Güle güle! (Yep, that's goodbye.)
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Hi Josie - we're all thinking of you and wishing you well. Thanks for the great pics and blog. I'm forwarding the site to G & P who ask about you :) We'll have you with us at the Open House Wed night - hope to have you on a poster for all to celebrate and envy! Keep the blog rolling :) We miss you! Nancy and your SPHSC family
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