8 September 2008

End of day one. I woke up early so it’s been a bit of a long one.

Jay’s mom took me out. We went to the market. Angel and Fiore would die. Such wonderful smells. Fresh dill, newly baked bread, olives of all kinds, spicy peppers, spring onions. Such wonderful sights. Big red tomatoes, giant cabbages, mounds of green pepper.

After the market we walked a long road lined with shops. Mostly shops of wedding dresses. Never saw so many of them in my entire life.

We bought many things, all for me. Socks of all kinds, long sleeved tops, leggings.

I wanted to eat shish kebab so she brought me to this small restaurant. Yum! Jay is right, the restaurants back home don’t stand a chance against the real thing. I want some more! But I think tomorrow I shall try other things. Like borek and that dessert Sarah was telling me about.

In the morning, Jay’s mom showed me their family photos. Tonight, I showed her mine.

They also have Deal or No Deal over here, but the format is much different.

I can’t stop missing Jay. I want to experience this whole thing with him. Oh well.

We walked so much today. I don’t know how she does it. I was huffing and puffing already – it’s quite embarrassing actually. Unhealthy me! I think I shall finally start drinking those multivitamins.

I think I shall sleep now. It’s past 4 am Manila time.

I hope to upload pictures soon and start my travel blog. I hope Jay hasn’t forgotten to start our blog – our countdown.

That’s all for tonight. Goodnight!

8 September 2008
11.15 pm Istanbul time