Well, I guess I am overdue for an update! I am currently hıdıng out from the pourıng raın ın an ınternet cafe that ıs playıng techno musıc! Why? Why! THe owner aparently thınks my Turkısh ıs hılarıous because when I ordered tea he laughed and repeated what I saıd to the other customers and then when he brought my tea he ımıtated me agaın!! What dıd I say wrong!? ha ha, god. I swear, I have never been so rıdıculed for my attempt to speak...

Well, I have finally had some days off and its great! Yesterday I went for Turkish breakfast with my friend Julie (Canadian!) and her twin sister who is visiting from Korea. She showed me this amazing place in Cihangir where you get a huge platter with 4 kinds of cheese, home made butter, olives, cucumbers & tomatoes, hard boiled eggs and all the fresh bread you can eat unlimited Turkish chai and the absolute best part... a little plate with fresh clotted c...

I arrived in Istanbul at midnight on the 30th of January andto be honest, I feel like I still haven't really had a chance to explore yet! I have just been recovering from the worst jet-lag of my life and starting my new job! I live in a great dorm here in an old heritage building, which is fantastic! I have my own room and hot water showers! Wow! The city has more people than I have ever seen in one place and time, and I have learned to negotiate the subw...