If you have been on Facebook lately, you have certainly heard of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages... Continue Reading →
A Turkish Tradition – Throwing Water
As I awoke this morning, I thought about how long it has been since I posted a blog. The thing about writing for me is that I need to write the moment a thought comes to me! Otherwise, my posts are dull or I just can't think of a topic. As the morning proceeded, I... Continue Reading →
Notice to Those in Ankara Today – Message from the Embassy
Dear Friends in Ankara - Please take caution today! This message is being sent to alert U.S. citizens that the Embassy has received information that an anti-American demonstration of unknown size is expected to take place across the street from the Embassy at approximately 1:30 today. Expect a heavy police presence in the vicinity of... Continue Reading →
Terry & Baris’ Big Weekend Adventure – Day 3 – Hiking the Lycian Way
Two weeks have passed since our big adventure. I have finally come down from the high of a fantastic weekend. And so we bring this series to a close with photos of our trek with Bougainville Travel, across the Lycian Way at Patara. You can read more about the history of the Lycian Way -... Continue Reading →
Terry & Baris’ Big Weekend Adventure – Day 2 Cont’d
Our story continues from our day of kayaking. You will recall that our group had piled into the minivan, worn and tired and happy from our day on the sea. The van gently rocked us into deep reflection as we nodded off to sleep. Suddenly, the van stopped abruptly and I saw a police car... Continue Reading →
Terry & Baris’ Big Weekend Adventure – Day 2 – Kayaking Kekova
This post is the second in a series about our weekend adventure in Kaş. The series will include a post on the town of Kaş, this post on sea kayaking, and two on paragliding and hiking along the Lycian Way. It will end with a post on how to get to Kaş, and information about the company that hosted our weekend, Bougainville Travel, who... Continue Reading →
Meet the Author, Jack Scott: Perking the Pansies, Jack and Liam Move to Turkey
You may remember a little while back that I wrote about my new friend, Jack Scott, author of the blog, Perking the Pansies. He had written a book by the same name. Jack was kind enough to share a copy with me. I am only about half way through it - but I have decided... Continue Reading →
Mt. Erciyes Has New Trails
Whether looking for a place to ski, snowboard, or just a place to picnic in the snow, Mt. Erciyes is the place for you! A non-active volcano located in Kayseri, the ski area has many slopes including a brand new one which opened this weekend! The new slope has a cafe at the bottom of the... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Ankara 