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No
Sometimes no means no. I hate the high pressure and lies. Sad really. They'd sell more with a softer approach.

Taksim
The name is enough to excite me...where the bleeding heart of Turkey sometimes spills out. Also reminds me as does this blog that Turkey has been at the top of our wish-list for years and we have not yet made it. Enjoy it for us!

I loved Taksim.... the buskers. the side lanes with the bars and live music and markets, the energy and dress of the young people in particular, and the traditional eating places amongst the glitz of the new. Hope you get to East Turkey too.....

Priority #1: take cat photos!
I'm so happy you're through Customs--let the fun begin! I'm happy to hear that you've been communicating with Allison about the local attractions. Post some pix next time --maybe of you visiting with the cats of Istanbul?

Next chapter?
Well, I want to know what John Doe replied to your declaration ..... hm... I am assuming he did not agree to come traveling with you then? But what about free trips to the airport (that could be good no?). ....Oooh well.

Genetic cousins
Certainly we travel bloggers are all linked by the wanderlust gene and we are grateful. Curosity and restlessness ....describes us perfectly. I'm thrilled to have this genetic malady. HA! Sorry the date didn't work out but for people like us it is hard to share our passion when they are sitting at home. The only question for now is....which country is next?

It's All in the Genes
I blogged this "gene DRD4 helps control dopamine, and the variant DRD4-7R has been tied to curiosity and restlessness" in my blog "Inspiring the Nomad". Conclusive evidence that this gene affects TBers. Be encouraged Karen. 'Tis a good gene...but do you also have long legs?

I must have one or more of those in my genetic maakeup!
Loved the DNA info. I too love airplanes and spent the first six months in my downtown hi-rise condo in San Diego photographing the in-coming flights to Lindbergh Field. My passion now is in the drivers seat of my RV so last year I drove the RV to Alaska, along with 8 other RV's and we spent 2 1/2 months together traveling through British Columbia, the Yukon, into Alaska and then on a variety of ferries through the inland passage. The scenery was as spectacular as everyone said it was and I am still going through the photos and constantly adding them to a power point I started. I would love to see some of your photos on the LSG home page, so if you are so inclined send a few to Larry and ask him to upload them. Nikki

If you ever do get the urge to map your genes....
I suggest 23andMe. This site was recommended to me by my son in law who worked at the NIH Human Genome Project. He is still researching human genes, but for a biotech company. I still have to take action to follow his advice, but I must have those genes too.

Hello Karen
You are seeing so much of the world and your adventures make us want to get on the road again. For now, we live vicariously through your adventures. Love hearing your impressions.

$$$ Club
Interesting history. Sorry they didn't let you in.