Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

I dream of “burquini”

Posted on August 22, 2011 by lizcameron

I’m up in the night again, a month into the visit, no way to blame the jetlag for this sleeplessness. I am thinking about the swim parade the next day, of course. M.’s brother has convinced/conned us to join them … Continue reading →

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It’s a mantı melee

Posted on August 19, 2011 by lizcameron

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

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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