Author Archives: lizcameron

Enjoying a moment of freedom and hilarity with Kalinka and Karagöz

Posted on August 17, 2011 by lizcameron

As we descend the hot stone steps for the white pillbox house overlooking the cement beach and swim parade, we smell good smells through the salty steam escaping the kitchen.  Upon entering the kitchen, we find Kalinka (the Moldovan maid … Continue reading →

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Escaping the death star by dolmuş: Bodrum bound, Islam not found

Posted on August 15, 2011 by lizcameron

After all of the obesity battles, I throw in the towel, so to speak, and we decide to spend the next two days exploring Bodrum town and environs. When M. and I decide this in the quiet of our room … Continue reading →

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Turkish drivers and Boston traffic: Chihuly’s sculptures somehow capture it!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by lizcameron

Karagöz is ecstatic.  He is swinging along the mavi boncuğu evil eye beads hanging off of the car mirror.   “We’re on a date! Let’s riot, let’s rock the house!  Let’s get wild and woolly!  We’re on a date.”  Hacivad interrupts … Continue reading →

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