Did you ever wonder what it is like to live in the Middle East? Read this personal account of an American who spends 8 months a year in Turkey, on the exotic Mediterranean Sea. Go inside the Turkish homes with her and experience the flavors of the Orient, where East meets West. “I loved the Turks from the minute I met them and I loved Turkey from the first day I visited there. I spoke to other Americans who have visited Turkey and they also have good things to say about their visits. I realize, though, that Turkey is not for everybody. My brother loved being in Istanbul and highly recommended it to me, but he loves Thailand more as his second home.“The more you travel, the more you can learn from people and the different ways of the world. You see that people are the same the world over, no matter how much money they have or how modern their countries are.“I wish to share my experiences with others and to help bridge the gap between the East and the West. No, I don’t wash my clothes along the riverbank, and no Turkey is not a violent Muslim culture. They are polite and gentle and a lot of fun to be around.“Sometimes it is easy to forget I am in a foreign country until I hear people speaking Turkish. Everything here is so clean and modern; it’s an easy place to live. My small summer cabin in the Pennsylvania forest, on the other hand, is definitely roughing it with no running water – only a well with an electric pump. When I return to my 3-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath apartment in Turkey, it is very comfortable with a dishwasher and washing machine.Here is a look at my little niche in the world. . . .”“I learned so much about Turkey and its culture from your book; I had thought it would be much different. I could feel what it is like being with you and your friends on the Mediterranean Sea.” Jenny Baker
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