When we visited the olive grove for the second time in the morning, we went …
Melin Olive Grove
A couple of years ago, Binnaz and Ergun purchased an olive grove as a …
Another Birthday in Ayvalik for Mina
Inside the mirror at Ayna Restaurant Mina's birthday After the first two …
Istanbul Architecture
I am probably beating a dead horse by writing about the very strange change …
Mt. Nebo and Fall Colors in Utah
Yellow is unique in the color spectrum. It is naturally luminous, almost up …
The Marina and The Golden Spike
This post is dedicated to the memory of our good friend Alan French who …
An Outing in Salt Lake City
It was good to see Elif at the airport waiting for us. The weather was very …
Flight To Salt Lake City – 2018
A week ago on Monday, Jan and I flew to Salt Lake City to see Elif and …
The Pleasant Sides of Istanbul
As much as I wrote about the discomfort and stress I get in Istanbul, I …