As I write we're on our way to Turkey. This is our first visit to Turkey and we're excited to be going, interested to see what life is like there, and of course looking forward to making authentic and encouraging connections with the folks we meet.
This trip was scheduled before we went to Taiwan, planned while we were in Taiwan when we extended our stay, and coming very quickly on the heels of our return. We got back less than three weeks ago and we'll be in Turkey, if our plans go as expected, more than three weeks, returning at the very end of November.
We'll spend at least a day in three of Turkey's largest four cities, but most of our time at a training event located in a very historic part of Turkey, near a site that is said to have once been a coastal city of 250,000--imagine organizing that without electricity, mass transit, or even flush toilets--but they did have a public toilet that was reportedly used by dozens at a time! (But I digress.)
From all I've read, Turkey is a very friendly place, and also a very popular resort destination, especially for people from Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. And while they do have earthquakes, the one that recently made the news is at the far end of this large country from where we'll be, so if we hear reports, they should be at least second hand.
I'll not write too much more as there is so much we don't know and can't really speak to, but we hope to learn a lot and enjoy some good relationships and adventures. Please keep us in mind!
We may be able to write back some, but probably not too much, so have a happy Thanksgiving if you're celebrating that, and in any case may we all enjoy a grateful spirit! And yes, we've already been warned to take some pictures!
In him who keeps us, Steve and Laura (en route!)
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