Kusadasi was so relaxing. Ephesus was breath taking and a visitor like me could really get a feel for the history in Turkey.
Although I do appreciate the history of the southern coast the fun aspect was amazing! Boating for a day on the Aegean Sea was a memory I’ll never forget in Kusadas. Kayaking in the Mediterranean was quite a workout but still priceless and so natural in Kas.
From these experiences and all the others it is very clear to me that the Turks definitely know how to enjoy themselves. Basking in the sun at he beach in Kas, while I took a sip out of my Fanta and decided that without a doubt this is “the life’! I look around and see other beach goers’ sipping tea and coffee (which I always though was strange in 90 degree weather) and taking drags off of their little Turkish cigarettes. The atmosphere is peaceful and there doesn’t seem to be a care in the world.
Although I’ve been here for two weeks now the Turks always surprise me in the best ways. Looking back at my expectations coming to Turkey I was so nervous that these people I was about to be surrounded with would be harsh or so extremely different from me. Truth is, the Turkish people are different- they are so different I was surprised but in a very good way! Instead of feeling the hustle and rush of the states Turkey is a country were you can really unwind and relax. Sure the streets of Istiklal are packed but even that rush is passive because the second you reach your destination you’re at ease. Since being here I find myself wondering why the North Americans can’t take a page out of the Turkish book and live a life of pleasure, compassion and relaxation. Now- don’t get me wrong, the Turks are very hard workers. But they care about what they do and put thought into it. You can see there is a very clear sense of pride in them and that is something I’m very envious of.
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