https://takingteainturkey.com/2013/04/17/salgam-cant-live-without-it/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fantastic-weekend-306-2.jpga popular Adana şalgamıa popular Adana şalgamıhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fantastic-weekend-307-2.jpgbottles of pepper spicebottles of pepper spicehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fantastic-weekend-303-2.jpgGallon jugs of şalgam Gallon jugs of şalgam https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fantastic-weekend-314-2.jpgAnother very famous Adana şalgamıAnother very famous Adana şalgamıhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fantastic-weekend-315-2.jpgThis vat of spice will add some kickThis vat of spice will add some kickhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fantastic-weekend-323.jpgŞalgam on the streetŞalgam on the streethttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-277-2.jpgŞalgam served with a meter long Adana kebabŞalgam served with a meter long Adana kebabhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-273-2.jpgAdana kebab done rightAdana kebab done righthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-274.jpgŞalgam in Adana Şalgam in Adana https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/iphotos-from-2013-1069.jpgSipping on şalgamSipping on şalgam2017-04-24T15:41:43+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2016/10/29/welcome-autumn-and-welcome-back/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7631.jpgimg_7631https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7589.jpgimg_7589https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7468.jpgimg_7468https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7224.jpgimg_7224https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7210.jpgimg_7210https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7426.jpgimg_7426https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7326.jpgimg_7326https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7529.jpgimg_7529https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_7687.jpgimg_76872016-11-01T12:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2015/11/19/adana-kebab/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_9778.jpgFrothy ayran is the BESTFrothy ayran is the BESThttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7961-2.jpgThese guys seem to be playing most every night I've visited. They wander around to the tables and are great with special requests.These guys seem to be playing most every night I've visited. They wander around to the tables and are great with special requests. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_2327.jpgThis is chicken on the grill, but this represents a fairly typical Turkish grill.This is chicken on the grill, but this represents a fairly typical Turkish grill. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_2343.jpgThanks to the sheep of Turkey, who generally seem to lead a nice life, roaming about and feasting on nature.Thanks to the sheep of Turkey, who generally seem to lead a nice life, roaming about and feasting on nature. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_9667-2.jpgPlates get piled on top of one another, and when a sad is finished, out comes another heaping portion.Plates get piled on top of one another, and when a sad is finished, out comes another heaping portion. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3074-2.jpgFeasting with my families at Yesil Kapi in downtown Adana.Feasting with my families at Yesil Kapi in downtown Adana. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3192-2.jpgBolkepce whips up fantastic salads to get you started while your meat sizzles on the grill.Bolkepce whips up fantastic salads to get you started while your meat sizzles on the grill. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_9621.jpgA standard serving at BolkepçeA standard serving at Bolkepçehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_9289.jpgThe traditional copper cup ayran is serve in helps keep it cool and frothy. If you are lucky you will be served in more of a bowl-shaped copper cup and ladle the ayran out with a deep spoon to maximize on the froth.The traditional copper cup ayran is serve in helps keep it cool and frothy. If you are lucky you will be served in more of a bowl-shaped copper cup and ladle the ayran out with a deep spoon to maximize on the froth. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_9287.jpgUsta means master, in this case "of the grill"Usta means "master," in this case "of the grill" 2016-07-29T17:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/about/2015-11-19T19:49:19+00:00weekly0.6https://takingteainturkey.com/2013/03/01/kisir/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6757.jpgA nice batch of KısırA nice batch of Kısırhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6756.jpgIMG_6756https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6755.jpgIMG_6755https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6758.jpgMixing KısırMixing Kısır2015-08-12T15:12:10+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/10/15/mount-nemrut/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-dagi-24.jpgMap of NemrutMt. Nemrut location https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mt-nemrut-159.jpgMt. Nemrut 159Stealing a kiss from a very wise old headhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mt-nemrut-143.jpgMt. Nemrut 143Enjoying the last of the day's sunshinehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mt-nemrut-140.jpgMt. Nemrut 140The West Terracehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mt-nemrut-119.jpgMt. Nemrut 119https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-442-2.jpgMount Nemrut 442-2Blisshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-430-2.jpgMount Nemrut 430-2The moon over the mountainshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-428-2.jpgMount Nemrut 428-2Darkness envelopes the mountainhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-423-2.jpgMount Nemrut 423-2Bill & Jeremyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-421-2.jpgMount Nemrut 421-2The moon2015-02-26T19:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/11/18/turk-kahvesi-for-the-present-and-future/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/iyi-bayramlar-179.jpgiyi Bayramlar 179Reading my fortunehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wonderful-bayram-023.jpgwonderful bayram 023Hoping for the perfect driphttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antep-308.jpgAntep 308Bird food-like snacks to accompany the coffeehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antep-306.jpgAntep 306Tahmis Kahvesi interiorhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antep-303.jpgAntep 303Tahmis Kahvesi near the Copper Bazaar in Antephttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antep-259.jpgAntep 259https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antep-144.jpgAntep 144Special metal cup to keep your coffee warmhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antep-143.jpgAntep 143Türk kahvesi at Tahmis Kahvesi in Antephttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mount-nemrut-569.jpgMount Nemrut 569So much to be discovered...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mount-nemrut-567.jpgMount Nemrut 567What do the grinds reveal?2015-02-26T19:22:10+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/02/14/lets-talk-tea/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mt-nemrut-230.jpgTea in a makeshift cup at the Malatya bus stationTea in a makeshift cup at the Malatya bus stationhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iyi-bayramlar-160.jpgTea in the Adana bus stationTea in the Adana bus stationhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iyi-bayramlar-145.jpgTea at the Osmaniye bus stationTea at the Osmaniye bus stationhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wonderful-bayram-046.jpgDouble boiler Turkish tea pothttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rum-to-the-kale-210.jpgTaking tea in GaziantepTaking tea in Gaziantephttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rum-to-the-kale-209.jpgIn some places, one can find herbal tea as wellIn some places, one can find herbal tea as wellhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rum-to-the-kale-053.jpgTea on a boat on the Euphrates RiverTea on a boat on the Euphrates Riverhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rum-to-the-kale-052.jpgTake time to take teaTake time to take teahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rum-to-the-kale-083.jpgTea in the sunken city of HalfetiTea in the sunken city of Halfetihttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/istanbul-568.jpgTea at a shop in IstanbulTea at a shop in Istanbul2015-02-26T19:17:40+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/09/18/time-for-tea/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cay.jpgA cup of Turksih tea, or ÇayA cup of Turksih tea, or Çay2015-02-26T19:06:17+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2015/02/11/okies-in-istanbul/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_7779.jpgThe Church of St. Anthony of Padua is the largest church along IstiklalThe Church of St. Anthony of Padua is the largest church along Istiklalhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_7786.jpgAt least stop in and light a candlehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_8242.jpgI think Fauna enjoyed her ayranI think Fauna enjoyed her ayran https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_8158.jpgFauna and Sean enjoying the view on the BosphorusFauna and Sean enjoying the view on the Bosphorushttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_8152.jpgA ferry ride along the Bosphorus is enjoyable as long as the weather is pleasantA ferry ride along the Bosphorus is enjoyable as long as the weather is pleasant, and close-up views of Maiden's Tower are a plushttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_8111.pngBird's nestsBird's nestshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_8047.jpgInside the spectacular Hagia Sophiahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_7959.jpgUnfortunately, since it was a holiday, Kapali Carsi (the Grand Bazaar) was kapali (closed)Unfortunately, since it was a holiday, Kapali Carsi (the Grand Bazaar) was kapali (closed)https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_7879.jpgMosques are magnificenthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_8293.pngmy good friend Faunamy good friend Fauna in the courtyard of Yeni Cami2015-02-12T07:12:19+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/11/21/lovely-views/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5746.jpgAlanya's nightlife takes place along this coastlineAlanya's nightlife takes place along this coastline https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3974.jpgA beautiful coastlineA beautiful coastline https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3980.jpgAlanyaAlanyahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3979.jpgAlanya CastleAlanya Castle2015-07-08T17:53:03+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/09/24/a-new-year-begins/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7110.pngWe already had a field trip... to the Rektorluk, but still! We already had a field trip... to the Rektorluk, but still! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7111.pngOur lovely Lake SeyhanOur lovely Lake Seyhanhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6993.jpgEnjoying yet another wedding in their first week Enjoying yet another wedding in their first week https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6992.jpgQuite a wedding cake! Quite a wedding cake! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4343.jpgEnglish Department breakfast English Department breakfast https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6956.pngBen found a home! Ben found a home! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6950.jpgWith US Consular John Espinoza With US Consular John Espinoza https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7033.jpgWhen in doubt, drink banana milk! When in doubt, drink banana milk! It makes everything better. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7076.pngFormer students come back to visit :) https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7107.jpgThese two are serious.These two are serious.2014-09-24T19:53:55+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/09/19/turkish-cultural-celebrations-in-washington-dc/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_9618_2.jpgYou might have a chance to learn some traditional dance moves! You might have a chance to learn some traditional dance moves! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_5430.jpgTurkish tea Turkish tea is part of every day life https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screenshot-2014-09-19-11-50-33.pngTurkish Cultural Heritage Month in Washington, DC September is Turkish Cultural Heritage Month in Washington, DC 2014-09-19T09:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/03/11/skiing-palandoken/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6845-2.jpgOne of the ski resorts on PalandökenOne of the ski resorts on Palandökenhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6844-2.jpgArkadaşlar I joined on the slopes https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6841-2.jpgLooking back with a view of ErzurumLooking back with a view of Erzurumhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6840-2.jpgPretty gorgeousPretty gorgeoushttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6822-2.jpgErzurum is known for it's world-class skiingErzurum is known for it's world-class skiing and hosted the 2011 Winter Universiadehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6819-2.jpgAlmost there!Almost there!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6817-2.jpgClearing the roadsClearing the roadshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6816-2.jpgGreat views...Great views...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6813-2.jpgOverall, lots of snow.Overall, lots of snow.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6811-2.jpgHouses were covered...Houses were covered...2014-09-02T09:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/08/31/take-the-leap-and-enjoy/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_5722.pngSunset on the MediterraneanSunset on the Mediterraneanhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_4589.jpgLeaping from the Galata Bridge in Istanbul Leaping from the Galata Bridge in Istanbul 2014-08-31T20:08:08+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/12/20/fire-on-the-mountain/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/chimera-friends.jpgChimera friends(sing) Buddy Holly, "Ben Hur", space monkey, Mafia Hula hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go (Bily Joel) (Photo by Christina Leano)https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-494.jpgChimera 5Insert your favorite lyrics herehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-4931.jpgChimera 6lovely flameshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-489.jpgChimera 9(sing) And there's fire on the mountain, lightning in the air (Marshall Tucker Band)https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-484.jpgChimeraFriends enjoying the eternal flameshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-483.jpgChimera 3Fire, Fire on the Mountainhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-477.jpgChimera 4We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, since the world's been turning. We didn't start the fire. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-476.jpgChimeraThis fire is all natural, from the earth, and has been burning for thousands of years.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-474.jpgChimera 8(sing) Buddy Holly, "Ben Hur", space monkey, Mafia Hula hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go U-2, Syngman Rhee, payola and Kennedy Chubby Checker, "Psycho", Belgians in the Congo. We didn't start the fire! (Billy Joel)https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-472.jpgChimera 2The size of the flames might change from time to time, but the fire keeps on burning2014-08-27T21:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/06/26/blog-lovin/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/emily-geldi-003.jpgTurkish coffee and chocolate rocksTurkish coffee and chocolate rocks2014-08-27T21:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/09/24/a-quick-taste-of-adana/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-113-2.jpgSeyhan ReservoirSeyhan Reservoirhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-111-2.jpgView of Seyhan Reservoir from restaurantView of Seyhan Reservoir from restauranthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-107.jpgSıkmaSıkmahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-104.jpgDriving through AdanaDriving through Adanahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-105.jpgGözlemeGözleme2014-08-27T21:14:48+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/08/21/see-you-later-united-states/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0186.jpgMehmet Efendi Turkish Coffee for sale in NYCMehmet Efendi Turkish Coffee for sale in NYChttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3859.jpgI'll miss the random roadside attractions (though these are not lacking in Turkey in another sense)...I'll miss the random roadside attractions (though these are not lacking in Turkey in another sense)...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3065.jpgI'll definitely miss incredible, inspirational, extensive book store selections.I'll definitely miss incredible, inspirational, extensive book store selections.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1240_2.jpgI always miss this cutie, my niece, who is growing up so quickly.I always miss this cutie, my niece, who is growing up so quickly.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0838_2.jpgOh yeah. And I became almost dedicated to iced coffee this summer! I'll miss that being readily available too.Oh yeah. And I became almost dedicated to iced coffee this summer! I'll miss that being readily available too. (This Philadelphia coffee house is actually owned by a Turkish woman, but that doesn't mean Turkey knows cold brewed coffee.) https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0112.pngI will miss the beverage selection available in the US...I will miss the beverage selection available in the US...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0228.jpgI love the color, creativity, and ambition found in the US. But it does exist in other places, just in other ways.I love the color, creativity, and ambition found in the US. But it does exist in other places, just in other ways.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_4385.jpgLooking forward to this place I always look forward to a glimpse of the line of Turkish flags flying outside the domestic terminal at Ataturk.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_4335.jpgEmpty seats Of course, the journey is easier to enjoy when you are graced with a row of empty seats on the trans-Atlantic flight! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_4330.jpgSailing through the clouds I am quite at ease while sailing through the clouds, and always try to enjoy the journey.2014-08-21T15:35:23+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/05/21/mom-and-dad-experience-anatolia/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cappadocia-516-2.jpgPassing through a villagePassing through a villagehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cappadocia-447-2.jpgCeiling art in former cave churchesCeiling art in former cave churcheshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cappadocia-421-2.jpgThe mountains are just gorgeousThe mountains are just gorgeous.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cappadocia-418-2.jpgNext time by bike!Next time by bike! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/christmas-day-136-2.jpgMücahitMücahithttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dinner-at-efes-081.jpgDessert is servedDessert is servedhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dinner-at-efes-063-2.jpgAmazing homemade giftAmazing homemade gifthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dinner-at-efes-005.jpgA beautiful tableA beautiful tablehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dinner-at-efes-015-2.jpgA smart young hostA smart young hosthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dinner-at-efes-021-2.jpgHomemade manti Homemade manti2014-05-21T19:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2014/01/05/cookies-coolness-and-cheer/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/january-starts-003.jpgMagicMagichttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/january-starts-002.jpgchopped walnuts (or pecans if you have them!) add a crunchy componentchopped walnuts (or pecans if you have them!) add a crunchy componenthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/january-starts-001.jpgWhere the final magic happensThe little box where the final magic happenshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/end-of-december-121.jpgI ran into these lovely ladies at the airport... such luck!I ran into these lovely ladies at the airport... such luck!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-102.jpgThey brought along a gorgeous bouquet of flowers They brought along a gorgeous bouquet of flowers https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-092.jpgThis totally made my week! This visit totally made my week! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-088.jpgThese students from last year drove from Osmaniye just to visit meThese students from last year drove from Osmaniye just to visit mehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-002.jpgInstead of buying "chocolate chips" (not easy to find and expensive if you do) I make my own! The effect is better anyway. Instead of buying "chocolate chips" (not easy to find and expensive if you do) I make my own! The effect is better anyway. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-001.jpgJust chop up a chocolate bar and a half, and you're set!Just chop up a chocolate bar and a half, and you're set!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mid-december-059.jpgHonestly, Adana is beautiful in the winter, and people can easily spend time outside enjoying the sunshine.Honestly, Adana is beautiful in the winter, and people can easily spend time outside enjoying the sunshine.2014-02-12T11:32:41+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/12/18/giving-thanks/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-193-2.jpgQuite a crew!Quite a crew!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-204-2.jpg(And this was not everybody!)(And this was not everybody!)https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-206-2.jpgPost feast Post feasthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-188-2.jpgDessert!Dessert!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-156.jpgFinally it's time to eat! Finally it's time to eat! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-152-2.jpgAnd explaining the food items...And explaining the food items...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-150-2.jpgElizabeth giving a Thanksgiving speech. welcoming everyone...Elizabeth giving a Thanksgiving speech. welcoming everyone...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-122-2.jpgWorking on the gravyWorking on the gravyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-125-2.jpgThat entire center piece is the stove, full of fresh wood and hot fireThat entire center piece is the stove, full of fresh wood and hot firehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/erzurum-129-2.jpgYes! Yes! 2013-12-23T01:44:45+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/11/14/a-celebration-of-love/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/the-wedding-109-2.jpgThe bridal carThe bridal carhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/the-wedding-133-2.jpgWedding dancing Wedding dancinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/the-wedding-139-2.jpgLots of wedding dancing Lots of wedding dancing https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/the-wedding-127-2.jpgCutting the wedding cakeCutting the wedding cakehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/edanin-kina-gecesi-075-2.jpgDancing into the night Dancing into the night https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/edanin-kina-gecesi-062-2.jpgEda with her parentsEda with her parentshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/edanin-kina-gecesi-038-2.jpgEda enjoying the eveningEda enjoying the eveninghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/edanin-kina-gecesi-034-2.jpgHenna night funHenna night funhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/edanin-kina-gecesi-019-2.jpgFriends from the universityFriends from the universityhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/henna-night-131.jpgLate night soupLate night soup2014-06-20T01:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/06/09/gorusuruk-osmaniye/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/saturday-afternoon-043.jpgHanging produceHanging producehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/saturday-afternoon-044.jpgDowntown OsmaniyeDowntown Osmaniyehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/school-daze-1-047.jpgLooking out over the universityLooking out over the universityhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/school-daze-1-018.jpgRiding on a local dolmusRiding on a local dolmushttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/updates-044.jpgThe haul from the weekly farmer's marketThe haul from the weekly farmer's markethttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/around-town-100.jpgFantastic studentsFantastic studentshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/april-16-ipics-572-2.jpgBeautiful spring Beautiful springhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/april-16-ipics-092.jpgall kinds of kebaball kinds of kebabhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/april-16-ipics-095.jpgGood eating Good eating https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/april-16-ipics-090.jpgTurkey! Turkey! 2013-10-07T06:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/05/29/madeline-and-eddie-take-on-turkey/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-607-2.jpgOh, baklavaOh, baklavahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-587-2.jpgInteresting dates on some of these gravestones!Interesting dates on some of these gravestones!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-574-2.jpgTarsus cemeteryTarsus cemeteryhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-572-2.jpgtrees blooming in the cemetarytrees blooming in the cemetaryhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/april-16-ipics-500-2.jpgReady for dinnerReady for dinnerhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fun-091-2.jpgGazing out at the campus of Osmaniye Korkut Ata UniversityGazing out at the campus of Osmaniye Korkut Ata Universityhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fun-083-2.jpgMadeline in the classroomMadeline in the classroomhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fun-084-2.jpgStudents chatting with EddieStudents chatting with Eddiehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fun-010.jpgDiscovering our fortunesDiscovering our fortuneshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fun-003.jpgOsmaniye! Osmaniye!2014-08-23T07:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/09/20/returned-and-reestablished/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/beginnings-462-3.jpgThe building that houses my homeThe building that houses my homehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/beginnings-042-2.jpgWhen in doubt, think positively and keep the faith. When in doubt, think positively and keep the faith. Everything will work out! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/beginnings-039-2.jpgThe balcony needs some cleaning, but still, I love it! The balcony needs some cleaning, but still, I love it! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-wedding-104-2.jpgCelebratory Adana kebab!Celebratory Adana kebab!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-wedding-099-2.jpgCelebration feast Celebration feast https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-wedding-096-2.jpgWhat was GOING to be my street, but now is not. What was GOING to be my street, but now is not. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-wedding-095-2.jpgWhat was GOING to be my building, but is in fact not.What was GOING to be my building, but is in fact not.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-wedding-081-2.jpgLooking out over AdanaLooking out over Adanahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/summer-time-2013-973.jpgFarm land around Adanahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/summer-time-2013-999-2.jpgMy new city!2013-10-07T06:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/09/17/istanbul-in-june/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-14291.jpgThe street which was crowded with night life just minutes before cleared out once the tear gas poured through. You could see it wafting through the streets like a haze. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1414.jpgJieun mentioned in her blog the tear gas we accidentally had for dinner, several stories up and several blocks from the main street.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1652-2.jpgGoodbye for now, Istanbul! https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1641-2.jpgCoffee along the sea. Yakamoz, which translates to "phosphorescence" is also the full view of the sea when the moon shines on it.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1619-2.jpgGalata Towerhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1615-2.jpgA bit about Galata Towerhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1613.jpgOne of my last meals... manti! Mmmmm.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1610-2.jpgA fantastic bowl of homemade lentil soup on my last day in Turkey for a whilehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1609-2.jpgI chose this lovely cafe in BeyogluI chose this lovely cafe in Beyogluhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/holland-germany-istanbul-1606-2.jpgMy wonderful host Ozan2014-06-11T12:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/05/23/oklahoma-in-my-heart/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-165.jpgRoute 66Route 66https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-152.jpgLake Altus Lake Altushttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-150.jpgSouthwestern Oklahoma barnSouthwestern Oklahoma barnhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-145.jpgroadside markerroadside markerhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-142.jpgpainted bisonpainted bisonhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-059.jpgOSU footballOSU footballhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-057.jpgWelcome to OklahomaWelcome to Oklahomahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/from-the-year-008.jpgAn Oklahoma sunsetAn Oklahoma sunsethttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ciao-0201.jpgEverything will be O.K. Everything will be O.K. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/august-2013-201.jpgAn Oklahoma highwayAn Oklahoma highway2013-05-23T12:12:25+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/03/21/visiting-my-dadaslar/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6977-2.jpgTashanTashanhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7231-2.jpgGoodbye Erzurum! Until next time!Goodbye Erzurum! Until next time!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7234.jpgErzurum AirportErzurum Airporthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7235.jpgEmily in the early morning hoursEmily in the early morning hourshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7236.jpgThe double-headed eagle is a historic symbol of ErzurumThe double-headed eagle is a historic symbol of Erzurumhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_7014-2.jpgInvestigating the threadsInvestigating the threadshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6980-3.jpgBrowsingBrowsinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6972-3.jpgBrowsingBrowsinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6968-2.jpgErzurum has always been a transportation hub.Erzurum has always been a transportation hub.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_6966-3.jpgThis place actually has two levels of dancing! Next time...This place actually has two levels of dancing! Next time...2013-03-22T16:06:22+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2013/01/23/merging-worlds/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/rum-to-the-kale-201.jpgAntep fistikAntep fistikhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/rum-to-the-kale-200.jpgSunset in the mountainshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/to-hatay-246.jpgIt can get pretty fancyIt can get pretty fancyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/to-hatay-073.jpgAnywhere and everywhereAnywhere and everywherehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/to-hatay-072.jpgBanana manBanana manhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3425.jpgEvil eyes for and from my friendsEvil eyes for and from my friendshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/from-the-year-1301.jpgThe new Osmaniye OtogarThe new Osmaniye Otogar, and fancy new city buseshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/from-the-year-1296.jpgNeighborhood pazarNeighborhood pazarhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/from-the-year-1259.jpgWhole, shelled, covered in chocolate...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/from-the-year-1254.jpgAlways peanuts. Always peanuts. 2013-02-02T23:35:40+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/12/25/happy-holidays-to-all/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/zimtsterne-2011.jpgZimtsterne from 2011, when I had star cookie cuttersZimtsterne from 2011, when I had star cookie cuttershttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cookies-001.jpgholiday bakingholiday bakinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/new-edits-086.jpgholiday bakingholiday bakinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-051-2.jpgOsmaniye style holidaysOsmaniye style holidayshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-041-2.jpgHappy holidays from Osmaniye!Happy holidays from Osmaniye!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-031-2.jpgYep.Yep.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wedding-time-131.jpgchocolate chp cookieschocolate chp cookieshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wedding-time-121.jpgFamily dance partyFamily dance partyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/the-wedding-063-2.jpgAt the weddingAt the weddinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/around-town-012.jpgOur shopping mall, ready for the New YearOur shopping mall, ready for the New Year2012-12-26T18:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/12/11/rocks-and-water/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-493.jpgiyi Bayramlar 493the flames of Chimerahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-500.jpgiyi Bayramlar 500roadside fruit selectionhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-459.jpgiyi Bayramlar 459bustling beach at Olymposhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-426.jpgiyi Bayramlar 426view of the other directionhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-420.jpgiyi Bayramlar 420view of the beachhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-418.jpgiyi Bayramlar 418https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-398.jpgiyi Bayramlar 398trekking aroundhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-387.jpgiyi Bayramlar 387wandering around ruinshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-386.jpgiyi Bayramlar 386trekkinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/iyi-bayramlar-374.jpgiyi Bayramlar 374exploring Olympos2012-12-10T22:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/12/06/its-citrus-season/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/updates-033.jpgupdates! 033Fall has finally arrived! The leaves just began changing at the end of November.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/updates-003.jpgupdates! 003A bright December day at the universityhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/from-the-house-030.jpgfrom the house 030From the local markethttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/from-the-house-025.jpgfrom the house 025Today's market bountyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/updates-044.jpgupdates! 044https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/to-hatay-345.jpgcitrus fields in Hatay Provincecitrus fields in Hatay Province, just south of Osmaniyehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/to-hatay-344.jpgcitrus standPiles of citrus on the side of the highwayhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/updates-032.jpgcitrus 2 So much fresh picked fruit!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/updates-031.jpgcitrusCitrus at local pazer (farmer's market)2012-12-25T20:08:23+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/11/22/so-much-to-be-thankful-for/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/welcome-to-turkey-3020.jpgwelcome to turkey 3020Airplanes, for making travel around the world much more convenient than it used to be!https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/these-guys.jpgthese guysMy brother Wyatt, Katie, and Zoey, the best and most fun little family aroundhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mom-and-dad.jpgmom and dadMy most incredible parents, Donna and Randy, for everything, including their selflessness and encouragement for me to experience the world.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/welcome-to-turkey-3064.jpgFulbrightersThis long line of Fulbrighters who provide a wonderful support system, a place to sleep, and make excellent travel companionshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/welcome-to-turkey-2956.jpgEdyMy Brazilian brother, Edy, who has become an integral part of our family over the past year.https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/iyi-bayramlar-023.jpgAtatürkMustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, a unique and important land that I am grateful to learn more about https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/adana-1-103.jpgTeaEvery cup of Turkish tea, of which there are many, many, and which I get to enjoy in countless settings https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/castabala-karatepe-225.jpgEricEric, my wonderful partner in Osmaniye, who I also cannot imagine life this year without. https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/carissa-weds.jpgCarissa and MarcusMy darling sister, Carissa, and my new brother-in-law Marcus, who loves her very muchhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/students-045.jpgStudentsMy students at OKU. These are just a few of the many. They are why I am able to spend this year here, and they bring light to every day. 2012-11-23T22:29:31+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/11/16/crossing-continents-on-foot/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-270.jpgIstanbul 2Some of our group after completing registration at marathon expo the day before the eventhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-557.jpgIstanbul 1Sarah, Mari and EJ before the Bosphorus Bridgehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-556.jpgIstanbul 7Danielle is already having a blast! I think the couple in front of her are too...https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-554.jpgIstanbul 4Stretching in preparationhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-553.jpgIstanbul 3Stretching before taking offhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-551.jpgIstanbul 9Welcome to Europehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-550.jpgIstanbul 8About the cross the Bosphorus Bridgehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-532.jpgIstanbul 11Caroline & Billy before the runhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-410.jpgIstanbul 10European Istanbulhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istanbul-399.jpgIstanbul 5The Bosphorus Straight, directly between Asia and Europe2012-11-27T10:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/10/30/republic-day/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/weekend-102.jpgweekend! 102https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/weekend-003.jpgweekend! 003https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/welcome-to-turkey-3076.jpgwelcome to turkey 3076https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/welcome-to-turkey-3075.jpgwelcome to turkey 30752012-10-29T21:27:48+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/10/14/journey-to-mount-nemrut/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-028.jpgSunset from the busSunset from the bushttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-216.jpgObserving a Corinthian columnObserving a Corinthian columnhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mt-nemrut-114.jpgGermans US road trip mapGermans US road trip map on side of vehiclehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mt-nemrut-117.jpgAlways enjoy the journeyAlways enjoy the journeyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mt-nemrut-113.jpgThe Road Tripping Germans' HummerThe Road Tripping Germans' Hummerhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-262-2.jpgExploring 2Exploringhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-250-2.jpgExploring Exploring https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-248-2.jpgIntricate architectureIntricate architecturehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-247-2.jpgCrevice structureCrevice structurehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mount-nemrut-242-2.jpgQuite a structureQuite a structure2012-10-13T22:35:30+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/10/04/we-found-the-sea/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rainy-days-038.jpgRakıRakıhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rainy-days-036.jpgSeaside chefSeaside chefhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-219.jpgBaklavaBaklavahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-214.jpgFish feast Fish feasthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-188.jpgCanal-side diningCanal-side dininghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-187.jpgBeach bumming in styleBeach bumming in stylehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-162.jpgTurks playing gamesTurks playing gameshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-161.jpgThe MediterraneanThe Mediterraneanhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-108.jpgMountain view at breakfastMountain view at breakfasthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/arsuz-weekend-095.jpgOlives for breakfast everydayOlives for breakfast everyday2012-10-07T12:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/09/27/and-it-begins-for-real/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/new-ones-003.jpgPolice complex, which we have visited many many timesPolice complex, which we have visited many many timeshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/new-ones-021.jpgFirst 'real' day of classFirst 'real' day of classhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-170.jpgInside the main classroom buildingInside the main classroom buildinghttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-167.jpgOsmaniye Korkut Ata UniversityOsmaniye Korkut Ata Universityhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/class-003.jpgA ClassroomAn example of a classroom I teach in. Teachers stand on the 'stage' in front. 2012-09-28T06:23:46+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/09/25/hosgeldiniz-osmaniye/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-171.jpgView of city from universityView of city from universityhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/school-daze-1-047.jpgVIew from the universityVIew from the universityhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/edited-osmaniye-week-1-014.jpgLandmark of OsmaniyeLandmark of Osmaniye2012-09-30T22:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/09/18/week-one-in-ankara/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ankarada-010.jpgMother GoddessMother Goddesshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/around-ankara-135.jpgEvil EyeEvil Eyehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/around-ankara-141.jpgGramafone CafeGramafone Cafehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/around-ankara-106.jpgGramafone CafeGramafone Cafehttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-158.jpgNiza Park HotelNiza Park Hotel in Ankarahttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/welcome-to-turkey-3101.jpgDesserts at Niza Park HotelDesserts at Niza Park Hotelhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/welcome-to-turkey-3075.jpgWelcome to TurkeyWelcome to Turkeyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/welcome-to-turkey-3062.jpgAnitkabirAnitkabirhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anitkabir-056-2.jpgAnitkabirAnitkabirhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anitkabir-037-2.jpgAnitkabirAnitkabir2012-09-25T19:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.com/2012/09/20/ankara-to-adana/https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-079-2.jpgTea at the airportTea at the airporthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-081-2.jpgView from Esenboğa International Airport terminalView from Esenboğa International Airport terminalhttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-077-1.jpgIn front of Esenboğa International AirportIn front of Esenboğa International Airporthttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-157.jpgPacking outPacking out https://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-102.jpgFlying over mountainsFlying over mountainshttps://takingteainturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osmaniye-welcome-093.jpgLake TuzLake Tuz2012-09-20T16:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://takingteainturkey.comdaily1.02017-04-24T15:41:43+00:00