Author Archives: lizcameron

It’s a mantı melee


After dispersing from this afternoon’s hilarity with Kalinka in the kitchen, I fell into a deep sleep, my feet aching from the cobblestones of Bodrum town.  As sweet as the falling into sleep was, the slow-awakening to the fragrant, savory … Continue reading →

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Enjoying a moment of freedom and hilarity with Kalinka and Karagöz


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


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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