Photo of the Day

I couldn't resist taking this photo.  This is the planter in front of my building.  The caretaker does little with our building, but these irises come up every year regardless.  They were about 6" inches tall before this woman decided to plant her big fat butt in the middle of them!  And don't feel sorry... Continue Reading →

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Easter in Ankara

I apologize for the misleading title.  There is no Easter in Ankara this year, at least, not for me.  Naturally, there is little celebration of this Christian holiday in a Muslim country.  This morning, after wishing my cat a Happy Easter, I got out of bed and checked Facebook. I found photos by "friends" in... Continue Reading →

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Spice Curry House Restaurant Review

I heard about Spice Curry House in G.O.P. after writing a restaurant review on Masala Cafe, a Pakistani restaurant.  Over the past two years, I had it on my "to do" list.  I had heard mixed reviews of the restaurant.  Last night I experienced it for myself. I was disappointed. First, let me say that... Continue Reading →

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Easter and the Abuse of Children

Easter is coming.  In addition to thinking about how I will spend the day (or days) and what I will cook, today I began to think about how I used to celebrate the death and rising again of Christ. During the weeks leading up to Easter in my early school days, we would go to... Continue Reading →

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Ankara: A History Buff’s Paradise

Although the huge city of Istanbul often steals the headlines, Ankara is finally starting to raise its own head above the parapet and make a name for itself as a first class destination for tourists and seasoned travellers to visit – especially those interested in ancient history and those who love the hustle and bustle... Continue Reading →

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March Comes in Like a Lion

It was a long and rough winter for us in Ankara.  For a moment there, I thought all of the stars in the sky had a bad case of dandruff - it snowed that much!  In fact, we had flurries again yesterday.  But now the sun is shining and flowers are poking their little heads... Continue Reading →

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Hiatus

Hello Friends! I am sure by now you have noticed that I decided to take a little break.  I will be back next week.  Stay tuned for more! Yours truly at Adventures in Ankara

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Kids and Social Media

I am far from being an "authority" on parenting skills.  Fortunately, this post is not really about that. From what I have seen in many parts of Turkey, children are raised differently from those in the U.S. - for the most part. Of course, there are exceptions.  But most children are treated like little gods... Continue Reading →

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In the Land of . . .

. . . Snow! Ankara is not historically known for big snowfalls.  Apparently, that is changing now that I am here.  Last year, I flew back to the States in March.  I day or two before the flight, we were hit with 16 inches.  (That's 2.5 cm per inch). This year, the snow just won't stop. ... Continue Reading →

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“Junking”

It's an interesting thing that in this land of great history, there is little room for "junking."  Junking is a term I recently picked up from my niece.  That's her way of describing her love of antiques, or anything else that can be picked up at a flea market or yard sale.  I honestly can't... Continue Reading →

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You may have noticed . . .

. . . I have been trying out some new gadgets and different types of posts on my blog.  For instance, there is a new "Goodreads" widget on the right side of the blog.  That connects you, my readers, with books I have read.  If you click on it, you will see what I am currently... Continue Reading →

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