Tag Archives: Turkey

Pork: The ultimate home wrecker

Talking with different people here, I have heard many explanations for Islamic practices.  We briefly had an Algerian roommate who liked to put Islam in scientific terms.  For example, when Muslims pray, they kneel and touch their head to the … Continue reading

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On the Road Again

Leaving behind the idyllic village of Goreme in Turkey, we were finally motivated to pull ourselves away when we spent all of the money we had budgeted. It was a bit sad to leave but we knew it was time … Continue reading

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The Philippines: Unplugged

Every morning when we wake up, the first task we undergo is to plug everything back into the outlets. Each night, the members of the household or the “helpers” unplug each and every plug, including the fridge. This annoys us … Continue reading

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