Saying Goodbyes

So sorry we haven't written about everything this past week. I returned to Antalya on Tuesday night, and we've been quite busy ever since! We all have made some excellent friends, and it is hard to realize we're leaving them in a few hours.

 

On Thursday, Mike, Abigail, & I stopped by the English school we've been helping this past month. We thought it would be the last time to see our teacher-colleagues, but we were happy they planned another time for us to meet - breakfast on Friday. One in particular is very dear, and we loved having the extra time with her. That has actually happened a few times (not the breakfast part, but an additional good-bye). Many have asked us to return next summer to see them again, and each of us wishes we could answer with a definite "yes!"

 

Today (Saturday), the whole group got to meet with our Turkish-language teacher one more time. Even though I was only able to attend one class, she and I are still good friends. Her skill in teaching and her love for her students are so evident. Wish I could have gotten to know her better! I think someone else has the group picture we have, but I can share one that Abigail and I took with her.

 

Besides catching up with the friends, one highlight for me this week was getting to see the opera Aida. It was performed at the theater in Aspendos, which is the most complete of all ancient theaters in the world.

 

Early in the morning we head to Istanbul for the final days of sight-seeing! I hope we are able to update you more during that time. :)

 

-Randa