Allo

Apparently, that is the new way to say hello here. A lot of people use that instead of merhaba. Today was off to a slow start. We went down to the coastal area and walked around lookınf for people to talk to and could not find many. We had some çay (tea) and coffee and then walked a little more and had some french fries and su (water). Then we continued walking and sat down with an old married couple that knew no English. Communication was very hard with them but we got a lot out and shared some sunflower seeds with them. Very cute, very old couple. Then we had lunch @ a food court in the shopping area. Then we walked around shopping some more then went back to the hotel. A quick shower, then we were off to a 2 1/2 hour play. Not in English. Very strange.....then curtain call.....the song....İt`s raining men....hillarious. Then we saw a small fight in the lobby, then hotel time. Then food time. Food here.....amazing. All you can eat kebaps....holy cow (or lamb/cow). Then we had some amazing ice cream.....white chocolate with almonds and chocolate chips. Now İ am back in hotel and getting ready to go to bed. Hope you are all well. Talk to you later.

güle güle

Jon