Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
Today was the big day! The solar eclipse finally happened. It came to 'merica! Haha. In Philadelphia, we had a view of about 75% coverage. It started at 1:21 pm EST. It hit its maximum coverage at 1:21, and ended at 2:44 p.m. I decided to watch from my backyard. Unprepared, I charged 2 sets... Continue Reading →
As you may recall, last month my friend Frederick at TomorrowPictures.tv gave me a great opportunity to interview the folks attending the Trump rally at West Chester University. Well . . . Below is the video you have all been waiting for! I particularly loved listening to the young man below and the conversation he... Continue Reading →
Just a few shots from my recent trip to Philadelphia: Independence Hall - with construction completed in 1753, it is the location where our country's Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were drafted and signed. The wings and the main building have been reconstructed or renovated over the years. But it remains a powerful piece... Continue Reading →
1. The Angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad. The angel told him that people weren't listening, they were doing it all wrong again. He requested that Muhammad listen to God's message and write it all down again. The Word of God was revealed to him over 23 years and written in the form of the Quran.... Continue Reading →
Cappadocia is known for beautifully handmade and hand-painted ceramics. It is an ancient Turkish art. One of my favorite places is Kapadokya Seramik, a family owned business. It is a quite large location with much to choose from, one piece more beautiful than the next. At Kapadokya Seramik, they generally make the ceramics in winter, but... Continue Reading →
Today is a day to remember those we lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. According to CNN: The Victims: At the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan, 2,753 people were killed when hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 were intentionally crashed in the north and south towers.... Continue Reading →
Well friends, I've decided to plan a trip to Fethiye. It will be my first time there, and I want to make it fun! So far, I have set up an adventure with a delightful woman from IsaM Riding Stables. It will be my first time riding horseback and I am looking forward to blogging... 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 →
Last night my husband and I had the pleasure of joining the in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Restoration of Lithuania's Independence. Lithuania's Ambassador to Turkey, Kestutis Kudzmanas, and his wife have been in Ankara for several years. We were lucky enough to have met them a few years ago and have been... Continue Reading →
The Friendship Nine was a group of African American men who went to jail after staging a sit-in at a segregated McCrory's lunch counter in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 1961. The group gained nationwide attention because they followed an untried strategy called "Jail, No Bail", which lessened the huge financial burden civil rights groups... Continue Reading →
I have hesitated to write a Top 5 "to do" list of my favorite places in Ankara. The reason? I am not a "usual" type of girl. The things I like to see and do will also be enjoyed by most of you, but most are NOT the typical places you will find on a... Continue Reading →
If you’re like most people who have visited Turkey, chances are pretty good you’ve wandered the streets and alleys of Istanbul. You may have spent time on the beaches of Kuşadası or Fethiye or Antalya. Maybe you’ve had the chance to explore Cappadocia or Pamukkale. You’ve probably heard about Gaziantep or Mardin, seen pictures of... 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 