I just got word on Friday that I would not be on the European side of Istanbul but the Asian side in a lovely town called Ataşehir! Since I am arriving early to teach Summer camps, most of the contracted teachers are still occupying the European apartments and therefore they must put me up in Istanbul -Asia. I have never been to Asia before and I am so excited! I haven't told many people, especially my family. I will try to get to that before I leave but if not, I can always tell them later, eh?

Here I sit in Shirley Rowe's office located in Career Services on the 1604 Campus - UTSA! Together we have started the creation of this year blog surrounding my teaching and living experiences in Istanbul. We are both excited at the potential and the eventual growth through my story telling and photography in Turkey and throughout my travels. Whew! That was a mouthful!

I would try to promise not to wax poetic and smart on this blog but I would be lying. LOL! I do promise it will never be boring and hopefully this blog will in some way help others.

The next post will be on departure day: June 9, 2009! Look for tidbits on the long flights and arriving in Istanbul, Turkey!

I'm excited and hope others are too! TTFN!



Donna