Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
It's Father's Day in many parts of the world today. Both Turkey and the United States celebrate it on the third Sunday in June every year. (The Germans do it earlier.) It's a day to be thankful for and celebrate our fathers. I lost my father suddenly while I was a law student. I believe... Continue Reading →
The Beypazari Festival has started and will continue through Sunday evening. There will be many concerts, exhibitions and activities. There are also booths selling local food,arts, crafts, and other items. Beypazari is a tiny, lovely village, full of restored Ottoman homes, approximately 100 km from Ankara. I believe there are buses running there. It is also famous for... Continue Reading →
It's been a long time since I've written here. So long that when I finally wrote this morning, I accidentally added it as a page instead of a post. Having gotten only one comment on the blog, and a real doozie at that, I probably should have left it that way. But no. If you... Continue Reading →
Musings of a Philadelphia lawyer - who married a Turk, quit her day job, and set out for adventure!
-by Terry Henson Kaymak
Adventures in Ankara 