Category Archives: Entertainment

My First Night in Istanbul

… and then I’m introduced to Mr. Çetinkaya, the partner of Topkapi Carpet by Koyuncu, and a man that I feel comfortable with – to drink tea, to have lunch, and to buy his carpets if I had the money. I can tell … Continue reading

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Unique Alone Excursion into the UAE

This trip will be unlike any other I’ve ever taken. My plan is to jump out of a working airplane in the Palm Drop Zone of Skydive Dubai – one of the top five spots (according to some websites). I had … Continue reading

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When I See a Sun Rise

This morning came too early, but I wasn’t going to let being tired get in the way of our vacation. I showered and heard Caleb moving around when I opened the door to let the steam out. We left the … Continue reading

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JJ Needs Soap

Caleb and I met Julie on base at 11am to go by the game store and buy candles, but they were expensive. Caleb bought car cleaning supplies and Julie went home. We walked down Shabab Ave. (American Alley) to Mega … Continue reading

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Shopping for Laughs

Caleb has the day off and tries waking me at 8am – at least one of us is sleeping in. I don’t budge until he goes downstairs to do dishes and then lay in bed while I listen to him sew. … Continue reading

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