How about a Kebab?

Murray, on HBOs Flight of the Conchords, loves a good Kebab.

I'm with Murray since my taste buds visited Turkey last summer

and were properly introduced to the true Kebab.

This recipe is true to my summer bliss

 and is cheaper on the wallet than a flight to Turkey.

Enjoy!

:: image from Gourmet magazine ::

Last Stand in Istanbul

We landed in Istanbul yesterday and hit the streets and ferries and tram and trains and restaurants and mosques and churches and palaces and beds. Whew. It's amazing what you can pack in a day with great leaders. Steve has been dubbed "Sultan U" and we have all learned to dodge traffic like old pros while trying to keep up with him.

Today we visited the BLue Mosque, the Sultan's Palace and the Hagia Sophia. I've included a random selection of images so you can get the feel for the city life, the places and the food. 

We'll be home Sunday night. I'll be signing off for now, wishing you delightful dreams until we return home. Pray for a safe journey for us, and that Sultan U leads us into traffic without harm :)

Fruit bowl from Sultan's palace wall

Blue Mosque (above and below)

The Hagia Sophia ( a church, then a mosque, now a museum)

This door was brought from Tarsus.

Paul could have touched this door.

Sultan U

See you all Sunday!

TIme for a Move

We have spent the last few days visiting with many 

families here and getting to know the people on 

a deeper level. With Turkish so unfamiliar to 

our tongues, we have relied a lot on the Spirit, 

Eng/Turkish dictionaries and  

hand gestures to communicate!

As you all celebrate the fourth, we will be flying to Adonna 

to visit with more of Hope's old friends and to make new ones.

We will help out with a conference on Saturday. If you have a chance,

please pray that we will be helpful and 

use the Light's words instead of our own.

Also, pray that we will not be groggy, as we head fro the 

airport at 4:30 am and the conference starts at 10 am. 

Good thing there's Turkish coffee everywhere! (Cindy loves it!)

A favorite Brit - telling stories

Another favorite Brit  - dazzling cooking!

Owner - Tulip Cafe 

(more later)

My new favorite Turkish food

(stuffed with feta cheese, olives and seasoning - oregano?)

Yes, painted cows, even in Izmir!

Ros's take on my favorite Turkish food (see above)

Roman Statue found in Turkey from the Archeology Museum

What a crazy man!

outside of the museum

Darias - THE BEST hairstylist in the WORLD

treats me to a Turkish delight - A styling.

Yes, it is SOOOO Turkish.

See you soon!

Safe Journeys ... New Vistas

We had a wonderful journey and met many wonderful people along the way

Our start helped us all to slow down and enjoy the ride. 

When we arrived at the airport we learned that we would 

need to be split up into three groups and 

take 3 different routes to Munich. 

The Lord blessed all three of those journeys 

and everyone (minus some luggage!) came safely. 

After an tasty dinner and a beautiful walk in the park, 

we are heading back to the hotel for a good nights rest.

Enjoy the images and video.

We love you all and can't wait to share how the spirit is moving.

Geno at the airport with his special travel techniques. What a crazy cat.

Dinner in Izmir. Excellent bread, sweet waiters, relaxing conversations and reunions. What a great way to start. 

our waiter

Bread made by hand by this friendly fellow.

What sites on our walk in the park!

The sunset was not as beautiful as seeing these two walking waterside together.

2 Videos for your pleasure:

** These are waiting to be converted and should be available from vimeo by Tuesday night**

Ice Cream Vendor

PJ and her Pillow

See you tomorrow!

Page Flipper #3

I am planning a summer trip 

to the home of Troy, King Midas, and the Sultans of 1001 nights.

Turkey

In preparation I am collecting meal-stimuli by browsing 

the cookbook sections and the local and online bookstores.

Enjoy!

***

Turquoise: A Chef's Travel's in Turkey

Written by the dynamic Malouf duo, 

this includes enchanting photography of the people and the food of Turkey.

Turquoise will inspire your next feast and be a welcome addition 

to any coffee table reader collection.

On sale at Amazon

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Turkish Cooking by Ghillie Basan

An image (or three!) for each recipe is a treat for visually stimulated foodies!

75 recipes, over 200 images, and a wide look at the culinary diversity 

of the land that has always been a hotspot in the world.

Check it out at amazon.