In Istanbul. What an amazing city, every time I come here I am still amazed, at its size, modernity, ancient history, architecture and scenery, not to mention the food.
The first day, had anxiety attacks, almost to the point of panic. Ah yes, you can leave the place behind, but you cannot leave your brain behind. powered through them though, after spending all morning sobbing in my room, went about the rest of the day with aplomb, hahaha.
Today, I feel fine. Maybe it was the time change that brought on the anxiety. Still have many periods of dizziness, that’s how I manifest jet lag. oh and I have a sinus infection, rare for me, and luckily I was able to get Zithromax without a prescription, don’t need one in Turkey. So, I am hoping that my sinus headache will be gone in a day or two.
On the positive side, Istanbul is beautiful, the Bosphorus is a deep blue, the weather is perfect and it is lovely to be with my family here, in this gorgeous city.
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I know, I am so sorry. The world is a messed up place and all we can do is be ambassadors of goodness and peace, or at least try! Hugs my friend.
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Stunning photos. Sorry about the anxiety & panic. Glad you’re feeling better. Enjoy.
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Thank you Kitt!
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Welcome! Glad you had such a lovely birthday in Turkey.
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Thank you Kitt, it really was lovely! xxxooo
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Wow, did you take those pictures? It is so beautiful and different than here. I have never seen any place different than here.
I am so glad you are on an adventure. Take more pics, if you can . I will adventure with you from my bedroom .
Sorry that I get the bed and you get the anxiety of being there. I am cheating by adventuring with you from my room, but I will look forward to more of the adventure anyway 🙂
Your line about “can leave the place behind but can’t leave the brain behind ” was sad but it was also funny. It is a great line.
Well thanks to the internet, we do not have to miss you while you are away. We just get to see you with different things around you.
Keep enjoying your adventure. I would say ” wish I were there” but I am less scared in my bed. I admire you for being a brave adventure lady. You can do it.
I bet tomorrow will be easier and you will be okay. But if not, let us know. We are rooting for you.
Love,
Annie ❤
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Thank you Annie, I’m so glad you came along on my adventure with me, I will post more pictures, just for you. Hugs and kisses.
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Oh and yes, I did take those pictures 🙂
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