We arrived back in the states on Monday early evening and I have done a good job of adjusting back to the time here. The initial jet-lag has caused me to get up earlier in the morning so I'm trying to keep up that schedule since its been working out so nicely.
Here are some random facts about the trip:
- Turkish people are the nicest people you will ever meet. They are so friendly and helpful.
- I learned a few Turkish words including "Mehrhaba" (hello), "Ne kadar" (how much), "Güle Güle" (goodbye), and "Teşekkür" (thank you), and how to count to 10.
- I had a tomato served with just about every meal I ate.
- A typical Turkish breakfast consists of fresh bread, butter, cheese and jam for the bread, a hard-boiled egg, black olives and slices of tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Pomegranates grow in Turkey and fresh squeezed Pomegranate juice is very popular (and delicious) there.
- The drink of Turkey is something called Apple Tea which is served in something a bit bigger than a shot glass. It's delicious, doesn't have a strong apple taste, and is always served hot.
- Turkish coffee is absolutely disgusting. Turkish Delights are delicious and are a candy that is marshmallow-like with pistachios in it.
- Turkey is a mostly Muslim country but it is very modern and felt just like any other European city.
- I was in Asia for the first time ever!
- Turkey is one of only 6 countries that spans over two continents.
- Muslims pray 5 times a day. Clean feet is very important in their religion so you have to remove your shoes before you enter in a mosque. There are even fountains outside of the mosques where you can wash your feet if you want. Women are supposed to cover their heads as well out of respect.
- Turkey used to be called Constantinople and the Trojan Horse took place in Turkey.
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