Seyahat (Journey)
Seyahat Journey Newly married, no house payments, no children (yet), on summer break, and in a place where incredibly intresting historical locations are dotted throughout the country—this past summer was ripe for the exploring of Turkey, which we did as much as we could afford; and yet not without purpose: getting outside of the big city of İstanbul gave us a new perspective on what Turkish culture is really like, sans shopping malls and Starbucks, and gave us an excellent opportunity to try out our newly acquired language skills. Through our slew of experiences over the past months we are really growing to love Turkey, and with that come this conundrum: 1. How do we share our experiences of being in a new place with others without: a) Seeming like we are bragging, b) Boring others to death, and/or c) Giving the impression that the normal day-to-day doesn’t exist in our life 2. What is the best way to communicate our life to people—the adventures as well as the mundane? 3. To