Saturday, January 31, 2015

Fog and sun

Moss and waterfall
I took this picture with my iPhone last Thursday, and I was struck by the mossy branches in front of the waterfall. At first I thought it interfered with the picture, but then I realized that this is a quintessentially Pacific Northwest kind of scene, and then I rather liked it. Today we have the possibility of sunshine, but for now, it's still foggy. But it's not raining!

In a week, at this time I will be at SeaTac Airport getting ready to board a plane to Amsterdam, then fly to Istanbul, and finally, a plane to Antalya. Twenty-four hours of travel before I lay my head down in a new country to catch up on my missing sleep. I will have a full day before the conference starts to get myself rested up.

This morning after our nice five-mile walk, I spent some time at the coffee shop with the ladies and discussed travel tips and told stories about getting ready for the trip to Turkey. Just now I spent some time on YouTube learning how to say hello and thank you in Turkish. This is NOT an easy language, but I think it's important to learn the basics just for politeness. I already know how to say thank you and how to introduce myself.

I also heard bad things about Delta's food on the plane to Amsterdam, and good things about Turkish Air's, so I'll get a bit of both, it seems. I'll be taking my own food along anyway. I've never been to any of these places, so for me, the adventure has already begun!
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  1. Elephant's ChildJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    I love the mossy branches and the waterfall. So very much.
    I really like your attitude to your trip. Hello, and thank you are such powerful words. In any language.
    Have fun. Lots and lots of fun.

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  2. JazbrizJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    I haven't been to Turkey yet, so looking forward to hearing all about your trip. I like the mossy branches too.

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  3. KayJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    I don't think we've been to the Antalya side of Turkey, but I can't remember for sure. I remember being surprised that Japanese is the closest language to Turkish. All the guides could speak far far better Japanese than me and they loved it. I'm so very excited for you and looking forward to seeing your photos.

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  4. Out on the prairieJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Your vacation sounds too exciting.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    I spent a few hours in Amsterdam Airport in Feb 1970 en route to New York City. It was very flat at sea level and was very humid. Dutch men are very cute. Lol.

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  6. TexWisGirlJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    i like the mossy branches, too! i admire you for your go-gettedness. :)

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  7. Far Side of FiftyJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    One more week! They say you van get more clothing in a suitcase if you roll the clothing into logs. Remember to make a copy of the cards you will carry for quick reference in case they are stolen...hope you have a smallish purse you can carry at the front of your body..but you probably already know all these tips:)

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  8. RedJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Today's airlines do so much to make travel miserable. I don't like the crammed in seats where your nose is pushed into the back of the seat in front of you.

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  9. Linda ReederJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Traveling long distances can be a wearying experience, but reaching the destinations and having the learning experiences that travel provides makes the long flights worth it.
    Be excited, and enjoy everything!

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  10. Linda W.February 1, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Yes, that's definitely a PNW type of photo! Love those mossy branches, and, yes they make the photo even better!

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  11. Arkansas PattiFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Learning the Turkish phrase for "Where is the ladies bathroom," might be useful. I can't imagine 24 hours of travel. Hope they have good movies and are not ones you have all ready seen.
    Can't wait for your report from there.

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  12. Brian MillerFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    think i would def take some food along the way...that way you are safe...what an adventure you are about to embark upon....
    its gonna be cool...

    moss does some cool things....we used to get a lot of spanish moss where i lived in florida...

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  13. RitaFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I'm getting excited for you--LOL! Hey, us housebound folks do love a good vicarious adventure. ;) ;) I can hardly wait!! I hope you get lots of pictures and some videos, too!

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  14. HilaryFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    You're such an adventurer all around. This will be wonderful for you.

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  15. Trish and Rob MacGregorFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Spoken like a true Sadge!!

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  16. Sharon WagnerFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    How exciting! I'll look forward to your travel memoirs. Safe travels DJan.

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  17. TomFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Sounds like a fantastic trip. I'm betting your photos will be a lot different, altho' equally artistic and entertaining.

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