Monthly Archives: May 2012

Perhaps one of the more unusual cultural experiences I’ve had in Antalya is attending Friday noon prayers at a mosque.  I went to three different mosques on three different Fridays with three different groups of people.  I’ve been invited again … Continue reading →

With the exception of two or maybe three holidays (Children’s Day, Çocuk Bayramı, and Labor Day, İşçi Bayramı), I’ve been to Turkish class every weekday since since I’ve been in Antalya.  In that respect it’s sort of like work, except … Continue reading →

Even before my bicycle was stolen, I had decided to stop in Antalya for a few weeks to study Turkish.  I didn’t expect to like the city,  but I knew that lots of tourists come to Antalya so there would … Continue reading →