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I have been spending some of the free time with the American Executive's wife Cassie. We have had a few adventures together. She is really nice. She and her husband lived for a time in Russia so she speaks some Russian and she has been to Turkey several times. We took a taxi into Antalya (a bit hair raising but we made it back a live) and when we asked for a store the taxi driver dropped us off at a very high end shopping center right at the fur store. Humm. Anyway, I find the Turks think I am British
The following pictures are of one evening event where the people attending the convention wore their traditional dress. It was really fun. There are people here from Ukraine, Russia, the Baltic nations, Georgia, Kurkistan, Turjikistan(sorry for the mistakes in spelling...these countries were all part of Russia when I was a kid) Russian is the main language spoken here but there are also friends of Mark from Israel here and we are the few English speakers. If it wasn't for Cassie and her husband I would get really hungry for a little English by the end of the day. (I know ....no sympathy from my missionary kids. I understand better you first months in a new country) Dad wrote a contract with their American suppliers to ensure the receiving of product and if not the right to get their own product. He also wrote up the opening of Israel for their organization. He does good work. These are really hard working people trying to improve their lives and their children's lives. I am glad I got to see some of the people Dad's work is helping for the better. Hope you enjoy the pictures.





When you tip your maid, she does this for you

Cats rule here

This is a mannequin but a good way to show why I feel slim and fit on the beach. This is a good example of what the people on the beach look like. I don't have to loose 20 pounds. I just come to Turkey!