Fresh back in Istanbul from a week of sun-drenched holiday in Keşan Yayla on the Saros Sea.
Took a long detour to Edirne to see Mimar Sinan’s architectural masterpiece, the Selimiye Mosque.
The Summer house of Duygu’s parents played host to extended family from both sides. My parents, along with my Aunt Lynn and Uncle Bruce were in Turkey for our upcoming wedding. Duygu’s parents and Teyze Afife and Enişte Hüseyin played more than gracious hosts. A mind boggling assortment of Turkish foods was prepared every meal, each with two or three new dishes. All of it was delicious. Fresh katmer made me particularly excited. As did a number of bowls of sütlaç.
Saadet, Lynn and Carol preparing yaprak sarma.
Afife making tahini katmer.
Hüseyin putting sardines between grape leaves for grilling.
Caught sight of a partial lunar eclipse.
Cotton Candy on the beach.
Spent as much time as we could near or in the water.
The Saros Sea was clear, calm and warm. We had a great time.
More photos are here.