As an exchange student in Turkey, the Rotary (the organization I'm sponsored by) gives me and the other exchange students in my district many opportunities to travel around Turkey. For instance, we have had trips to Izmir, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Istanbul and Capadoccia thus far; and in the future we will have the chance to travel to Bursa, the Greek Islands and Athens, Pamukkale, Bodrum, Marmaris and Northeastern Turkey. Today I sent an email to one of our Rotarians to sign up for Northeastern Turkey trip and I'm excited to see places so rich in history. Eastern Turkey has a lot of places full of Turkish history, and also a lot of religious history. I'll be able to see many mosques, cathedrals, churches and even the spot in which Noah's Ark apparently ended up after the flood. I'm really excited to go on these tours with Rotary, I always have so much fun with the other exchange students in my district and enjoy every second I have being with my friends and exploring the beautiful country of Turkey! We talk about our exchanges, and share things about our own cultures, and always just have a good time in general. We have two gatherings this month, to Bursa and Pamukkale (which I'm especially looking forward to- I recommend Googling it if you don't know what Pamukkale is, it's so beautiful) so I'll be sure to keep you up to date on how those go.
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Pamukkale looks really cool. It reminds me of Yellowstone.
ReplyDeletePamukkale is beautiful! Your slice brought to memory a teacher friend who taught for many years in Turkey. Before she left the States she would say, "I'm going to the place where Paul walked." You share a perfect slice that highlights just that rich history.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see Turkey with you. :)
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