Istanbul -NYC-MA-VT-ONT-MI-IL, A Sinner and an Angel on Pilgrimage
Oct 19th, 2012, 02:12 PM
#81
Searched for impressions left behind by Annhig at Niagara-on-the-Lake to no avail. Found it to be quieter and nicer than Bristol. had our breakfast there instead of paying $CAN35 each at the Hilton.
We decided that we preferred the GPS when it showed us our way in kilometres because we thought we were moving faster. Was asked at US customs if we had any food stuffs with us from Turkey. Then all three of us laughed. I would not call spices and baklava and Turkish delight food stuffs now, would you?
In-laws just called our room. Will be taken to steak dinner.
We decided that we preferred the GPS when it showed us our way in kilometres because we thought we were moving faster. Was asked at US customs if we had any food stuffs with us from Turkey. Then all three of us laughed. I would not call spices and baklava and Turkish delight food stuffs now, would you?
In-laws just called our room. Will be taken to steak dinner.
Oct 20th, 2012, 04:27 AM
#83
The steaks last night were terrific, possibly due to high amounts of butter and our special request of added garlic. The conversation with the in-laws was warm and delightful. I think we all felt like family once again. We gave them presents to warm feet and they gave us presents to warm hand and neck.
The Marriott at Troy, MI had the best bed but the ssmallest room.
we changed roles and I slept the sleep of angels. Eser could not sleep because of her sins.
Off soon to have breakfast with Eser's niece and family. at Birmingham, MI
The Marriott at Troy, MI had the best bed but the ssmallest room.
we changed roles and I slept the sleep of angels. Eser could not sleep because of her sins.
Off soon to have breakfast with Eser's niece and family. at Birmingham, MI
Oct 20th, 2012, 12:59 PM
#84
Arrived at West Chestnut Street, Chicago, to sunny weather and open arms. Immediately emptied one suitcase of ordered suff and unordered stuff and disordered stuff, meerschaum and soap and towel and olives and white cheese and baklava, and merrells from the outlets, etc., etc., etc.....
Will take a few days of rest and enjoyment with family now, but I will promise to finish up the trip report with some eating experiences in Chicago and the return trip as well as thanks to an appreciation of all the terrific people who have made this trip so beautiful for us, VtTraveler, jUBILADA, aDUCHAMP, DHFROST, Doug Beube, Ray Pierpont, Frank, Jeff, Sedat Pakay, Andy and Sue Kelly, James the preacher and Diane his wife and Joe Haddad and the rest of the Band and everyone we met in pittsfield, the front desk and cleaning staff of all the hotels, the waiters(esses) at the restaurants, our in-laws, Michael and Diane and eser's niece Banu, husband Fatih and kids, : and even the young girl I picked up just a few miles out of Secaucus, NJ who accompanied me all the way to Chicago and who I introduced to everyone as my wife Eser.
Will take a few days of rest and enjoyment with family now, but I will promise to finish up the trip report with some eating experiences in Chicago and the return trip as well as thanks to an appreciation of all the terrific people who have made this trip so beautiful for us, VtTraveler, jUBILADA, aDUCHAMP, DHFROST, Doug Beube, Ray Pierpont, Frank, Jeff, Sedat Pakay, Andy and Sue Kelly, James the preacher and Diane his wife and Joe Haddad and the rest of the Band and everyone we met in pittsfield, the front desk and cleaning staff of all the hotels, the waiters(esses) at the restaurants, our in-laws, Michael and Diane and eser's niece Banu, husband Fatih and kids, : and even the young girl I picked up just a few miles out of Secaucus, NJ who accompanied me all the way to Chicago and who I introduced to everyone as my wife Eser.
Oct 21st, 2012, 02:45 AM
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Glad to know that you have arrived safely in Chicago and are enjoying time with your daughter and son in law.
My husband and I really enjoyed meeting you and Eser with jubilada and dfrost and their spouses last week. I'm hoping for another GTG in Istanbul soon!
My husband and I really enjoyed meeting you and Eser with jubilada and dfrost and their spouses last week. I'm hoping for another GTG in Istanbul soon!
Oct 21st, 2012, 05:42 AM
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Thanks, and OC's fingers are itching because he has not been cooking for over ten days. I promise a royal feast in Istanbul befitting the aristocratic taste buds all of you have. Please post here or on the dinner thread when you use the Turkish spices.
Oct 22nd, 2012, 04:33 AM
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Hello OtherChelebi,
I hope you are having a wonderful time. I'm actually writing with different question and was not able to figure out how to email you directly (I'm new to Fodor's site). I was referred to you by Jeanette, who passes along her BIG HELLO!
She said you're a big jazz fan. I'm a professional musician looking for jazz jam sessions in Istanbul that I can play at while I'm there next month and can't seem to find any info on the club's websites for such events (Nardis, Q, ect.) Was hoping you'd have some insider info.
If you have a moment, I'd love to know if you know of anything. Again, so sorry to hijack your thread with a non-related question. I'll be in Istanbul late next month.
THANK YOU!
Joseph
I hope you are having a wonderful time. I'm actually writing with different question and was not able to figure out how to email you directly (I'm new to Fodor's site). I was referred to you by Jeanette, who passes along her BIG HELLO!
She said you're a big jazz fan. I'm a professional musician looking for jazz jam sessions in Istanbul that I can play at while I'm there next month and can't seem to find any info on the club's websites for such events (Nardis, Q, ect.) Was hoping you'd have some insider info.
If you have a moment, I'd love to know if you know of anything. Again, so sorry to hijack your thread with a non-related question. I'll be in Istanbul late next month.
THANK YOU!
Joseph
Oct 22nd, 2012, 02:46 PM
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I see that your friend's exhibit is in Seattle now at the NW African American museum and will make sure to check it out. You are a better writer than Orhan pamuk. Nobel prize for the best trip report on Fodors?
Oct 22nd, 2012, 09:29 PM
#96
Thank you all for your posts of appreciation. We would have loved to have met you J62.
And we like your films Kurosawa, even if you are not the same Kurosawa, you are probably due to make some good feline films if no other ones. I wish I could have convinced Orhan Pamuk to at least let me make the Nobel acceptance speech. It was terrible. But I knew his father well, and for Orhan to be what he is was inevitable.
We went with DD to Cosco today before I return the car and tried to make a dent in some departments like cheeses. It was rather fortunate for DD that they announced at the check-out that due to some problems it was either cash or American Expres. The only Amex she has is one I let her keep in case of emergencies and is attached to my account. This attachment became rather tenous today.
The 'q' competition baby back ribs were not to rave about last night, the Panang Thai was not better tonight but was at least cheap.
A new discovery I made on this trip is that the waist sizes on trousers have somehow changed at most stores in the US, or the inch is now a tiny bit shorter than 2.54 centimetres. In the old days 42 inch waist was the size for large and important people. Nowadays, they hide pants with those sizes in dark and secluded places which even "Hernando" would not know about.
Reached the last few days of the film festival here in Chicago. Saw a non-Bollywood Indian film. Good morality tale rather amateurishly directed and shot, but still worth watching.
Joseph, my only close contact with the jazz scene is through Mr. Hakki Atasagun. He is an insurance professional also but plays the drums and get around. An interesting fellow who almost made me paranoid by appearing at the same resort every time DW and I went on holiday including our honeymoon.
Just google his name and try to connect with him on or through facebook. You can use my wife's name eser celebiler to introduce yourself.
And we like your films Kurosawa, even if you are not the same Kurosawa, you are probably due to make some good feline films if no other ones. I wish I could have convinced Orhan Pamuk to at least let me make the Nobel acceptance speech. It was terrible. But I knew his father well, and for Orhan to be what he is was inevitable.
We went with DD to Cosco today before I return the car and tried to make a dent in some departments like cheeses. It was rather fortunate for DD that they announced at the check-out that due to some problems it was either cash or American Expres. The only Amex she has is one I let her keep in case of emergencies and is attached to my account. This attachment became rather tenous today.
The 'q' competition baby back ribs were not to rave about last night, the Panang Thai was not better tonight but was at least cheap.
A new discovery I made on this trip is that the waist sizes on trousers have somehow changed at most stores in the US, or the inch is now a tiny bit shorter than 2.54 centimetres. In the old days 42 inch waist was the size for large and important people. Nowadays, they hide pants with those sizes in dark and secluded places which even "Hernando" would not know about.
Reached the last few days of the film festival here in Chicago. Saw a non-Bollywood Indian film. Good morality tale rather amateurishly directed and shot, but still worth watching.
Joseph, my only close contact with the jazz scene is through Mr. Hakki Atasagun. He is an insurance professional also but plays the drums and get around. An interesting fellow who almost made me paranoid by appearing at the same resort every time DW and I went on holiday including our honeymoon.
Just google his name and try to connect with him on or through facebook. You can use my wife's name eser celebiler to introduce yourself.
Oct 23rd, 2012, 03:46 PM
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We had an incredible late lunch at a Korean restaurant close to North Damen. Ceylan will not let me give the name because it is small and already queues for in front in the evenings. The Bulgoki, the pork casserole and the sefood pancake were all exceptional.
Today, I almost gave Ceylan's house keys to a homeless guy in front of Macy's at Water Tower place, as i took out all the coins in my posket including the two small keys and dropped them in his open hands. Fortunately, I managed to snatch away the keys before his fingers could close over them. SIL is in Florida on business and would not have liked such a large charity.
Eser, Ceylan and I the garlic stinking little family will cozy up in front of the TV for some unseen episodes of the characters from Little NBritain and other clean family fare.
What a pity the Borders only three blocks away on North Michigan closed down. Tomorrow, I have to go to Barnes and Noble which is I think four blocks away on North State.
Today, I almost gave Ceylan's house keys to a homeless guy in front of Macy's at Water Tower place, as i took out all the coins in my posket including the two small keys and dropped them in his open hands. Fortunately, I managed to snatch away the keys before his fingers could close over them. SIL is in Florida on business and would not have liked such a large charity.
Eser, Ceylan and I the garlic stinking little family will cozy up in front of the TV for some unseen episodes of the characters from Little NBritain and other clean family fare.
What a pity the Borders only three blocks away on North Michigan closed down. Tomorrow, I have to go to Barnes and Noble which is I think four blocks away on North State.
Oct 23rd, 2012, 06:15 PM
#99
When you exit Barnes and Noble, you'll be very near Ashkenaz Deli, more pastrami, corned beef and your beloved chopped chicken livers. Also Bistro Zinc for French and Big Bowl for Asian..my old haunts.
Oct 24th, 2012, 01:22 AM
#100
Eser, Ceylan and I the garlic stinking little family will cozy up in front of the TV for some unseen episodes of the characters from Little NBritain and other clean family fare.>>
how does the Little Britain go down in Turkey? it is dubbed or shown with subtitles?
or do you have to wait until you come to the UK or the US to watch such sophisticated fare?
how does the Little Britain go down in Turkey? it is dubbed or shown with subtitles?
or do you have to wait until you come to the UK or the US to watch such sophisticated fare?
