The Old Lady

I'm back (again!)

This time a little bit more permanently. Although i am around and about the country quite a bit over the next few weeks !

Turkey was great. It was lovely to see my friends again (it had been just over 2 years ago- when they had 4 children- when i saw them last). So to meet the 5th child in their family was a real treat (do they always get more placid the more children you have?). They are such a well behaved family. The parents are so kind and hospitable and made me feel so very welcome. The weather was perfect- well very hot and clear anyway. We didnt do too much sightseeing but we did go to a lot of places and I met some of their Turkish friends and I feel that I have a feel for the 'real' Turkey which is nice. Istanbul is a much nicer city than I was expecting actually. It has a lot of character and the people are really friendly. I will almost certainly be visiting there again.

Anything happened since I have been away? (Except the shock Greek euro 2004 victory?)