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A bit of Turkish Delight...I'm back!

KathiM
KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well, I'm not quite sure what time it is...between a 10-hour time difference, and a 14-hour flight, I figure that it's 3 weeks from last Tuesday now...rofl!

The trip was fabulous! We had some adjustment to living our lives based on 37 people, with time schedules...but for the rest...well, 'squattie potties', MAJOR amounts of lamb (kabop...yes, with a 'P'), and some incredible weather, we had SUCH a grand time!

I had my first Turkish bath (and the Turk bathing me was swarthy and strong..mmmm...he even washed my hair!!!), saw more ruins than I thought existed anywhere, and even used the bathtub as a washing machine when we ran out of clothes...lol...to have a t-shirt laundered, it would be 14 Turkish Lira...about 10 dollars...EACH!). I told Hans that for my services, I needed another sparklie...rofl!.

Near the end, it grew cold, and unfortunately many of our bus got headcolds (me included). So, I am going to take it easy today...just lazy, I guess.

I drank Turkish coffee, the original Chai tea (spelled Cay in Turkish), sampled Turkish delight and Turkish Viagra (these were candy, I promise!), ate MANY sweets with honey...mmmm...but still managed to not gain weight. We did ALOT of climbing and walking.

So that's it in a nutshell...pictures to follow at some point...we took over 1000!

Hugs, Kathi
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  • Irishwhispers
    Irishwhispers CSN Member Posts: 96
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    Welcome Home Kathi
    Sounds like a fabulous time... OMG! I can't imagine.. being in Turkey!! ....and how cool is it that you returned just in time... to have some turkey... hehehe...
    Look forward to seeing some pictures.

    Love
    Trish
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #3
    Welcome Home!
    Kathi~

    Thanks for the travelogue; it sounded wonderful! I laughed at the Turkish Bath description~ and you were worried that you , as a woman, wouldn't "know your place"~ seems you found it! :-)

    We can't wait to see your pictures; rest, get over that head-cold, and do your laundry!!

    And, btw Irish, good line about coming home from Turkey FOR Turkey! Hahahahaha

    Hugs,
    Claudia
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  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 CSN Member Posts: 1,510
    #4
    Glad to hear you had a great
    Glad to hear you had a great time Kathi and welcome home. Like Trish said just in time to eat Turkey. LOL. Post those pics as soon as you're feeling better so we can see them. Hugs, Lili
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  • sylva
    sylva CSN Member Posts: 80
    #5
    Thank you for sharing your
    Thank you for sharing your trip!! It's like closing the eyes and smelling the coffee, very strong, no? Waiting for the pictures!! Hugs
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  • Joycelouise
    Joycelouise CSN Member Posts: 482
    #6
    You know I will be awaiting
    You know I will be awaiting the pictures since, as I told you, you are my hair model. You were the first picture on this board I saw when I was bald and I thought your hair looked so cute just grown in.
    Welcome back. I guess life not only goes on after DX and TX, but it is fun too!
    love, Joyce
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    Welcome Back
    Welcome back Kathi, sounds like your trip was a wonderful one. I can hardly wait to see the photos! In regards to your cold, hope you are feeling better soon!

    My best to you,

    RE
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  • ninjamom
    ninjamom CSN Member Posts: 142
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    Welcome back. Glad you had
    Welcome back. Glad you had a worderful time, can't wait to see the pictures.

    Hope you feel better soon (from the head cold)

    Patty
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  • kbc4869
    kbc4869 CSN Member Posts: 159
    #9
    Welcome Back!
    Wow. We have so much in common. I just got back from New Jersey! har, har.

    Can't wait to see the pixs and I'm so glad you had a FABULOUS time. The bath sounds wonderful!

    xoxo
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  • kit45
    kit45 CSN Member Posts: 89
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    kbc4869 said:

    Welcome Back!
    Wow. We have so much in common. I just got back from New Jersey! har, har.

    Can't wait to see the pixs and I'm so glad you had a FABULOUS time. The bath sounds wonderful!

    xoxo

    HOME
    Welcome Home. Sounds wonderful and I too, can't wait to see your pictures!!

    Love, Kit
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  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 CSN Member Posts: 1,510
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    kbc4869 said:

    Welcome Back!
    Wow. We have so much in common. I just got back from New Jersey! har, har.

    Can't wait to see the pixs and I'm so glad you had a FABULOUS time. The bath sounds wonderful!

    xoxo

    Where in Jersey were you?
    Where in Jersey were you? I live here. Hugs, Lili
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  • kbc4869
    kbc4869 CSN Member Posts: 159
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    mmontero38 said:

    Where in Jersey were you?
    Where in Jersey were you? I live here. Hugs, Lili

    Hi Lili -- my grandmother
    Hi Lili -- my grandmother lives in Brick Town (South Jersey/Shore) and we went up for her 95th birthday.
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  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 CSN Member Posts: 1,510
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    kbc4869 said:

    Hi Lili -- my grandmother
    Hi Lili -- my grandmother lives in Brick Town (South Jersey/Shore) and we went up for her 95th birthday.

    Not far from me about 1/2
    Not far from me about 1/2 hour away. I'm on the coast also in Woodbridge. Hugs, Lili
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