There were some maladies involved in getting from Datça to Belgrade. Thankfully, at this point in my travels I’m somewhat “inoculated” from freaking out – getting upset doesn’t change anything. In short, the trip was a messy experience that I’m planning to forget ASAP. :o) Writing about it is a catharsis of sorts. Mediterranean Storm […]
It will be fantastic returning to Belgrade! Mediterranean resort towns like Datça are healthy and relaxing, but after a rejuvenating stay, I’m happy to be back in a city. Although the trip from Tukey to Serbia isn’t long, it will be tiring – Datça – Marmaris – Istanbul – Belgrade – but I’m not complaining. […]
April 10th is Eid al-Fitr in Turkey. Eid “corresponds to the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar“. The date marks the end of Ramadan 2024 and is also known as “Seker Bayram” or “holiday of sweets”. Turkish people celebrate with gifts, seasonal sweets, family visits, and new clothes. It’s a […]