It was an odd feeling for the Gardener and I to be alone at the hotel after our colleagues left.
There was no one who spoke English. It took awhile after a busy week to begin to relax,
but we had two days of badly needed rest. We walked, slept, swam (not me) and read.
I was determined to have a cup of Turkish tea, so one afternoon we walked to a nearby village.
I'm always snapping photos as I walk. Such beautiful pink hydrangeas.
My tea, his Fanta.
You live with someone 24/7 but when you sit in an outdoor cafe (well in this case,
a table outside a "hole in the wall establishment") you seem to have deeper discussions.
Pleasant and sunny on the way back, and low humidity.
Back to our hotel along the Marmara Sea.
Interesting, your remark that you have deeper conversations at a little out-of-the-way place. I wonder why that is. Are we more focused, without distractions of everyday life? I think so.
ReplyDeleteI am also wondering if you enjoyed your Turkish tea. :)
What did it taste like? One son has made Turkish coffee....very bitter. What about the tea?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day, and stunning view at your hotel. WOW!
ReplyDeleteWe sometimes have our best conversations while driving - I love road trips!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful - I had a sense of the quiet and the heat from them.
Love this little slice of your travels - the commonplace in an exotic setting. Was the tea sweet and mint-flavoured?
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place to visit!!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
Lovely! How as the tea?
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see your header, I feel like I'm heading home.
Best,
Bonnie
What a lovely setting for your hotel. And speaking of your header, is that a photo from your part of the country?
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks rather heavenly...and what about the tea? Was it very good?
ReplyDeleteHow was that tea? I love the look of it! I agree about those outdoor-café-conversations... we all need more of those in our lives. blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteDid you like the tea? It's so neat to get time away, to rejuvenate.
ReplyDeleteDeanna
I think Cheryl is right on the idea of fewer distractions allowing deeper conversation. It looks like such an interesting place. Like the shot with that old white building in the background.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm way behind with your blog so enjoyed seeing a few posts this evening. You've been all over this summer! How exciting. Your photos are wonderful and I enjoyed your story of getting lost in the market. I'd be so scared! Enjoy the rest of your summer. Blessings, Pam
ReplyDeleteIt would be intimidating knowing that you were the only two to speak English. Your tea looks interesting, and I know what you mean about the conversations couples can have. You've made memories to look back on from this trip which could lead to more conversations now that you're back home.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful... and what a hotel view!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of a lovely spot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Such a quaint area. Love that. Best wishes, Tammy
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