From Turkey With Love

Day 35

I know it’s been a minute or two since I’ve blogged. Most of it related to 1. being sick and 2. the incredibly slow upload speed I’m suffering through at the moment. ARGH.

My run tonight was gorgeous. I ran a stretch of road known as the triangle and just let the scenery soak in. Mountains to my right, a gorgeous sunset to my left, and Ozzy Osbourne’s No More Tears kept me pacing each leg of my run.

Today is a very big day for my littlest one. He’s being re-evaluated to see if his original diagnosis of “severe range” autism stands. So tonight, I needed this run to clear my head. This is not the kind of stuff a Mother should miss. And my husband is stepping up to the plate and doing what needs to be done. He knows I’m here worrying about it, and waiting on pins and needles for the results.

A perspective shot. Look at the cable stretching from one apartment building to another.

While driving through an interesting part of Mersin, we saw a massive Turkish flag. The cable stretched from one apartment building to the other and I couldn’t imagine the damage this thing would do if it ever broke free from the line. Either way, I’m so glad this picture turned out. The breeze was lovely, the sky was clear, and the camera cooperated with a “Hurry and take the pic while we stop illegally in the middle of the road” kind of moment. LOL!

Day 28

I have been given a pharmacy of meds to fight this viral infection. So if this post seems garbled, just know…one of the side affects reads “may cause hallucinations.” I’ve caught myself writing words backwards (for instance, I wrote sprow for words a moment ago). They said nothing about it causing dyslexia. Hmm.

I have skype set up so I can call anyone in the US. This weekend I’m gonna try and catch up with everyone I was unable to call before now. In a couple of weeks I’ll probably get around to creating a phone number so you guys can call me too.

Our adventure to Kiskalesi continued with a delicious trip to Cafe Rain where the food was…amazing.

Our appetizers were simple and refreshing. Shephard’s salad, fresh-made bread, and Borek Cafe Rain style. If you remember from the Adana video, the Borek from Adana is far different from this one. Cafe Rain’s looked like mini egg rolls. The Borek was fried instead of baked and the flavor was just a bit different.

Borek, What was left of our Shepherd's Salad, and Homemade Bread

For the main entree, I had the insanely good Rain Special (chicken with eggplant, onions, peppers, cheese, cucumbers, and a divine sauce that made me wish I had a second or third stomach). Both Drell and Gray love the fish. I wasn’t quite that adventurous yet.

Rain Special, my meal

Gray chose the grilled fish. The roasted garlic smell was absolutely divine.

Grilled/steamed Fish. Boyd said it was his favorite.

Drell chose the fried fish. It looked delicious!

Fried Fish. Drell said it was his favorite.

For dessert they served Chai (the tea) and Watermelon. The refreshing desserts (tea and fruits, usually) are complimentary.

Dessert on the house. Chai tea and watermelon.

And now, my friends, I’m going to bed. Hope you enjoyed it!

Peace, I’m out.

Day 27

Very sick today. Post will be up tomorrow some time. Blech.

Peace, I’m out.