Eskisehir

For the third time, I happily went back to Eskisehir. Still, I think, what a great city. It's easy to get to, easy to get around, full of young people, pretty with the river and the old houses, and I also really like the Wall Street center in Eskisehir. The staff and students are so nice and welcoming, and it's very relaxed there. I only stayed two nights, and taught three days, but I did have time one morning to wander around where the old houses are located. I know I've shared pictures before but I can't get over the great colors - take a look:













Today was my off day and it was probably the nicest day we've had this year - lots of sunshine and a pretty good temperature. I decided to skip the gym and instead go for a walk down to the Bosphorus and through Bebek. Bebek is probably the nicest place in Istanbul - full of nice cars, fancy apartments, expensive stores. I feel so poor and ugly when I go there; peoples' sunglasses probably cost more than my rent. But, it's a wonderful place to go for a walk, not only because it is close to where I live and it's on the Bosphorus, but also to people watch. People of all ages go to Bebek on a warm Sunday, and especially families because there is a park so children can play in it. If you do go to Bebek, it's important to eat a waffle. They quickly cook a waffle and there is a stand filled with different spreads, fake fruit, and toppings to put onto it. While expensive and a sugar overload, it's fun every once and a while. Anyway, some more pictures:





The view before walking down the hill to Bebek, about 6 minutes from my house.





Also, we've kept up the Sunday routine of preparing Sunday brunch:





Somehow we managed to prepare enough food for 7 hungry guys and me!

There will be pictures from the St. Patrick's day party we had at school in a few days - I left my camera there but hopefully I'll get them tomorrow! Sorry it's been a while but hopefully now that the weather is better I'll be out and about more. Have a good week!