Another GOLLY GOLLY GOLLY

I cannot express my happiness and excitement of receiving yet another parcel. This time from my dear friend in Turkey Nia http://photographyofnia.com/    and her other blog which is also divine http://acupofteawithnia.wordpress.com/

I cannot wait to share my gifts with you:

To be framed forever, Nia’s talent never ends.

I just adore the ‘back pocket’ in diaries and sketch books and this has it all

For me, a beautiful book to write in is like heaven on earth. but I don’t want to spoil it..:)

I am not sure if this has a ‘right way’ as I like it all ways

I am a writer and boy, does this give me a story for later one

I can sit and meditate with this one

This one I love (well, that’s silly, I love them all)

The colours are so vibrant

I don’t know how she does it, but it is amazing

Just one of the many beautiful pictures throughout the book ‘My name is Istanbul’

The Author of this beautiful book – Buket Uzuner

The magic book with a magic title ‘MY NAME IS ISTANBUL’

Front of envelope which held a beautiful handwritten letter which I cherish. Not often do we get handwritten letters now.

From inside the large envelope – oh, where do I start?

Each and everyone is so special to me, thank you Nia, forever I will have some of you here and memories of, what I like to say these days, is ‘My Turkey’. I have travelled a lot but Turkey has a special place in my heart. Seven weeks of backpacking, meeting the most wonderful people (wish I had met Nia). If anyone want’s to travel to Turkey, do so. My girlfriend and I did it all by public transport. We are in our late 60’s, felt totally safe with normal precautions. The people are kind and so interesting.

I have to apologize at the moment with this rushed posting. I am run off my feet just for a little while. I have so much to show and tell but it will have to wait a little longer. I want to say how sorry I am I cannot get over to visit everyone’s blog but I will get there.

Happiness and love to you all  ….