It's weird to write about these two countries together since they're so different, but I haven't had any time to really sit down and write anything down yet. It's actually our last day in Istanbul right now before we head off to Bulgaria, and I wanted to make sure and get a chance to write about the past two weeks.
Greece was the time of my life! A group of us went around Athens on the first day and did the whole touristy thing, making sure to see all the big sites. The rest of the time in port we spent on an island called Mykonos. This place is the ultimate college destination in Greece. It had all the appeals of the Greek Islands (picture Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants style) with it's white buildings and blue roofs/shutters, but then it also had amazing beaches and nightlife. On the last night there we went to a really fancy club with some friends and got in VIP seating with all the ritzy people. Very cool! The club we were at was notorious for going until the sun rises and a plane flies over every morning. We were up and dancing the night away (literally!) until 7:30. It was gorgeous to watch the sunrise over the ocean in Greece while hanging out with everyone.
Turkey has been a completly different and more of a cultural experience. The first day we went to this big market and worked our bargaining skills. I'll be honest and admit that I was horrible at first, but with practice I got better. We got some really cute stuff :)
I spent the next few days in Turkey on a field trip to Troy and other ancient battle fields. This was far from my idea of a good time, but it was all part of the experience I guess. My favorite day in Turkey was last night though when Elaine, our friend Mollie (also from Seattle :) ) and I went and saw the beautiful temples and mosques and went to the Turkish baths. The baths were really awkward at first, but it was really relaxing once I got used to it. It was like a huge spa day!
Mollie and I are just sitting at a restaurant at the port right now trying to upload pictures since I've had very bad luck with them downloading on this trip! I'll update again when I can!
:) Caitlin
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- :)Caitlin
- I've been blessed to have the chance to travel throughout my life, but this summer is going to be my biggest adventure yet! Although I will miss my amazing family and friends back home, I can’t wait to see what sort of crazy life experiences await me in these next few months!
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