Thanksgiving weekend in Athens 2019
Category Archives: Turkey
A Weekend Trip to Rome
A Weekend Trip to Rome. February 2019
Leaving Istanbul
Nearly two years ago, shortly after arriving in Istanbul, Jason, Ellie, and I went for the first time to Sultan Ahmed, the historic downtown area. Just as we started along the sidewalk between the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, the Call to Prayer went off. I’ve heard many Call to Prayers before–most notably duringContinue reading “Leaving Istanbul”
Touring Istanbul with the Farris’
Touring Istanbul with friends.
Youngest Child
Here is a sure sign of a parent at the tale-end of raising her last child: Today is Picture Day at Ellie’s school. Last night we had this conversation: Ellie: What should I wear for school pictures? Me: I don’t care. Wear whatever you want. Ellie leaves the room and comes back 20 seconds laterContinue reading “Youngest Child”
Weekend Trip to Sofia
Quick Trip to Bulgaria
Moments from our Christmas in Turkey | 2018
Moments from our Christmas holiday with the family minus our son in the Army.