The Great Istanbul Adventure Has Ended
After eight days and more than 10,000 miles, my adventure to Turkey has come to an end. It was an exciting trip to an exotic city showing me things I never would have experienced in the US. From the people and customs to the food and religion, I now have a better understanding of another part of the world that we only learn about in books and on television - and not always accurately.
Having said that, I will now admit that I am happy to be home. There is a certain comfort and enjoyment that can only be found sitting on my sofa, in my house, with my wife. And what a great wife I have. I had driven myself to the airport when I left, but when I got off the plane, she was there waiting for me with open arms. It made for a much better homecoming than the one I expected.
Making my trip even better were the many replies everyone left on my blog postings. I am grateful to everyone that took the time to leave a comment and I'm happy that so many of you found it interesting enough to follow my adventure. I only wish the weather would have been more cooperative and that I would have been able to explore more of the country and all of the history and archeology that it has to offer.
Today, I will upload some final photos and videos, and then say, "goodbye, until the next great adventure."
[Photo: a stray dog that kept me company my last morning in Istanbul as I waited for the tram to the airport.]
Nov 07, 2009 12:18pm | Mom
So glad to have you home. Was Sadona really excited when you came through the door? That poor stray dog looks kind of like Sadona. And he looks sad. How do the strays survive? Your photos were fascinating. Loved seeing all the beautiful architecture. So what would be your next adventure? And would Sara go with you the next time? Love, Mom
Nov 07, 2009 12:53pm | Rich Jr.
I've read everything on here from start to finish during your trip and am very happy that you had an amazing and unique adventure. I'm also happy that Sara surprised you at the airport, that was definitely sweet of her and shows the rest of us more and more just how perfect the two of you are together. It is good indeed to have you home my friend, looking forward to getting to harass you again on monday :)