Our Motor Scooter Guide through the twisting, turning, round-a-bout, filled street of Greater Istanbul! Our morning Hero!

Our first Dinner with the Aslans

Smoking Nargile, Eating Walnuts with Raisins and learning Turkish until the wee hours of the night

Bendirhan (Father), Canan (Daughter), and Sebiha (Mother)

Celal, Our Hero!

Shopping at the Local bazaar in Bagcilar

Chad give Celal a haircut, Sultan Style, at the Grand Bazaar

Chad with The Queens of Bagcilar

Attending a Kurdish Wedding with the Aslans

We tried our best to stay in step as we danced the traditional Kurdish style. It was suprisingly difficult, but extraordinary to watch.

Jowita with the Bride and bridal party

Ilhan's baked his first cake with the support of only a few women in the kitchen!

The Second day of the Kurdish Wedding. The bride and Groom are both around 17 years old!

Last night in Istanbul with the Aslan Family

Night time sight seeing with Celal and Ilhan