Saturday, June 7, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
The Great Hookah Quest (Day Four)
JJ isn't feeling well today, so she is staying behind at the motel. I try to stay with her, but she tells me to go so I can take lots of pictures and be able to tell her about the things she won't experience. I am hesitant to leave her, but she insist that I go with the rest of the group.
Turkish carpet "factory"
I found myself awestruck at every turn. Everywhere you looked there was an amazing view of the countryside or a piece of history that up until now, I had only seen in books and videos. The day was bittersweet since I was unable to share it with JJ, but hey, there is always next time.
Pick JJ up at motel
Drive her to Izmir hospital
Murat, JJ, and I go inside
The rest of the group leaves to go have dinner with the LT Governor of Izmir and other city officials, but not before the Doktor has lemonade and water brought out to the bus for them
JJ is seen within minutes
Doktor determines she has what he calls "Tourist Flu" (Dehydration)
Doktor takes Murat & I to cafe and buys us a Turka Cola
JJ is released
I try to pay, my money is refused
JJ is wheeled outside
Doktor is there with his personal car
Doktor takes us to pharmacy
Murat gets meds
Doktor drops us off at motel
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
When was the last time you took a tour of another country and received this kind of service?
Thursday, June 5, 2008
The Great Hookah Quest (Day Three)
Spent the day in Istanbul
Blue Mosque
Yerebatan Saray (above)
Dinner with Economics professor at Fatih University
Flew to Izmir
Drove to Ephesus
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The Great Hookah Quest (Day Two)
Arrive in Munich, Germany
Hang out for several hours
Try to explore stores
Too early-they are all closed
Food place open
Devour some wiener schnitzel
Fly out of Munich, Germany
Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey
Drop luggage off at motel
Go out for dinner
Want to explore
Too exhausted
Call it a night
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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