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Romping Through Roman Ankara
Temple of Augustus Ankara is an ancient town; it has been inhabited by someone since about 3000 BC. The first to arrive, the Phrygians had a small settlement. The capital of Phrygia was Gordion about...
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Celebrating Children’s Day in Turkey
Children's Day in Kizilay April 23rd was Children’s Day here in Turkey. The entire country, but especially the schools, are decorated in Turkish flags as well as photos of Ataturk. Mustafa Kemal...
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How to Get to Know the Turks in Ankara
Travel is about experience, about people. Throw away that guidebook and follow these steps to know the friendliest, most hospitable people on earth. The Turks have been invaded, rarely conquered, and...
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Beer Anyone?
One thing you have to love about the Turkish countryside, it can seem rather desolate. Coming home late one afternoon from Konya the ride can be monotonous, but to brighten it up is this reminder that...
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Ankara Hittite Statue
This is a statue that commemorates the Hittites who are one of the many cultures to have lived in this region of Turkey through the ages. This statue stands right in the middle of Ataturk Bulvari and...
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Recipe – Fried Eggplant and Peppers with Sauces
Patlican Biber Kizartmasi or Fried Eggplant and Peppers with Yogurt and Tomato Sauce On a lazy afternoon, thinking about food, of course. This picture and the memory of the taste comes unbidden to...
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Missing Ankara!
This is a photo off our old balcony in Ankara. So calm, so serene. I miss it. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I’m loving it here, in Germany, as well….but I do miss Ankara. The post Missing Ankara!...
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Photo of the Day – Sheep and Donkey
Curly horns, a donkey with a saddle. These are a few of my favorite things. This is a typical sight anywhere on a road in Turkey. This particular shot was not far from Gordion where King Midas’ father...
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