Being Turkish
Disconnected
We wait… But We have three 19 litre bottles under the stairs, Another 8 litres inside the house. Drinking water is delivered. Wipes can be used for grubby hands and faces, The kettles are all full. We can cope till the water returns. We wait… But Our heating is an enclosed fireplace, logs stacked … Continue reading
Censorship
There are lots of things about Turkey and censorship that deserve attention. We could talk about the internet filters that not only catch porn but also some Darwinian websites. We could talk about journalists who write books about shadowy organisations, only to then be arrested on suspicion of being in said shadowy organisation. We could … Continue reading
Still Learning
A few weeks ago Tara at Turquoise Poppy wrote about things she’s learned since coming to Turkey. As imitation is the sincerest form of flattery I’ve made my own list. – Living within walking distance of a beach in a hot climate is a terrific and wonderful thing. – Communication doesn’t require language – But … Continue reading
Busy, Busy, Spring, Spring
It’s been a very busy few days around here. So I’ll just leave you to amuse yourselves with a few pictures from the garden.
