Bill and Carol's Senior Years Abroad: Merhaba, Hoscakal (Hello, Goodbye)
May 21st 2012 With nine remaining days in Turkey, we are writing from our Antalya flat, which is already denuded. Each day friends and strangers come by to haul off items they have purchased during our moving sale, and they stay for tea and conversation. "What's the matter? Why are you leaving Turkey?" they ask. "When are you coming back?" In a culture in which plans are seldom made more than a few days in
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catherine crain
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Thanks for sharing these wonderful stories and photos!
It sounds like leaving is bittersweet - this is probably the sign of a wonderful experience. I wonder what the next chapter in your life will bring?! I am so excited to have you back in Seattle soon. Safe travels and see you in July! Love, Catherine