Inshallah

The description of Edmund's magic Turkish Delight in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe made me think it would be rather like a Lucky Charms marshmallow in taste and texture. I would totally sell my sister out to the White Witch for a bowl of Lucky Charms marshmallows, but then, I am a big fan.

I have eaten real Turkish Delight since, and I can't say I cared for it all that much. It tasted like a rose-flavored jelly bean. Apparently it's much better when it's fresh, unlike pretty much every other kind of candy, which is better stale.

I dunno, maybe its appeal is in its packaging:



You could make a really cool clock out of the box.

Sixteen days!!!

People look at me incredulously when I say I'm going to Istanbul by myself, and tell me I'm brave, or crazy, or both ... I really don't see what the big deal is. I have the secret power of invisibility when I travel. You can be staring right at me and not even see me. It's a skill I've perfected over the years.

The only think I'm a little apprehensive about is navigating the Grand Bazaar by myself. I really like to look at things even when I don't have any intention of buying them, and I understand that's not the way business is done there.

Oh, hey, if you happen to know anyone in Istanbul, would you mind making introductions?

Teşekkürler!

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/ThraceMarmara/edirne/

http://www.allistanbultours.com/store/listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=10

http://www.ayasofyahotel.com/index.html

price to beat: 700 Euros = 985.158 USD (07/29/2009)

http://www.turkuguide.com/