Return To Istanbul

I returned to Istanbul as per plan in June, my new dwelling is located in Beşiktaş, a quiter option than my previous residence in Istanbul.

I am now looking at Istanbul and see a different place now that the sun is shining. Peoples attitudes are better and the streets are a buzz with activity all around.

The first week was spent completing wedding documentation as per requirements of the Turkish Government. The second week was spent at a small island in the Marmara Sea called Avşa.

Now i'm just settling back into life here in Istanbul and catching up with familiar faces. I am contemplating Turkish language classes very soon, actually the sooner the better!

My Mofo friend in Shanghai has a new blog, I have provided a link in the Links section so you can check out what he is up to! Hmmmmm, I certainly do not endorse any of the content in his site :)

Marriage Permission

L-R: Me, Birnur, Birnur's Mum and Birnur's Dad.

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

....or that's what they say (I'll be putting this to the test very soon)

Thursday 20th April will be an emotional day for me. It is the day that I depart for Melbourne, a planned visit of approximately one month in duration.

Although I'll miss Birnur crazily, of course, technology will assist us to maintain the bond and keep abreast of daily occurrences whilst we are apart from one another.

I'm really looking forward to seeing family and friends and frequenting some of my favourite Melbourne locations. Most of all i'm really looking forward to some familiarity back in my surroundings, and a seemingly endless array of cuisine selections that are simply not available in Istanbul!

I plan on returning to Istanbul in the middle of June to enable the finalization of wedding preparations and then head away with Birnur to Avşa for two weeks holiday in the sun!


My route home on Thursday is: (BA) Istanbul departing 5:25pm -> arriving London 7:30pm;

An overnight stay in London, accommodation yet to be arranged but i'm not too concerned where it will be. I'll hopefully be meeting with a friend there to catch up with as I wont see him again until the wedding in August!

Friday morning I depart London on Qantas for my flight to Melbourne, I suspect a stopover in Singapore (as usual!!!)

I look forward to seeing you all, catching up and exchanging news and happenings!!! See you soon!