We were on a working trip to Turkey last month and after the conference,
we spent some time in Datca,
we spent some time in Datca,
We had turkish tea by the beach side cafe...
and stayed in one of the most beautifully restored stone house
with a lush garden, called the
Mehmet Ali Aga Konagi Mansion
(built in 1809)
there was also a "secret" garden
where fruits, vegetables and herbs
are grown and freshly picked each morning;
and delicious food made from farm fresh milk and cheese
and other natural produce from the village near by,
where we took early morning walks,
and amidst the tranquility of the countryside...
it is so therapeutic and calming
to listen to the call for prayer from the village mosque....
We visited the ancient Greek city of Knidos
which reminded me of a busy port city during the ancient times...
and as we left Datca , we stopped by an old flour mill
and with much thankfulness in our hearts to our gracious hosts
who gave us the most precious gift of friendship.
Happy Tea Tuesday everyone!!!
~steph~
8 comments:
I enjoy traveling the world with you on your blog! What an ancient place this is! And your tea looks wonderfully satisfying!
Happy tea today! Kimmie
Your photos are so beautiful and realistic, I feel like I was there with you, sharing the moments you spent at the stone house, the lighthouse, and the secret garden. And enjoying some Turkish tea sounds wonderful, especially if it's as good as their coffee.
love your international tea posts Steph, as aways you give me so much to think about and to see. love the last photo of the windmill, just fabulous!
oh Steph what a gorgeous getaway...
it is such a treat to get to see far off lands through your eyes
Your tea today really stirs my wanderlust!
Happy Day to you dear one!
oxo
Oh my Steph, Beautiful post as always, how lucky you are to be able to travel and experience such wonderous things! Happy T and day to you, Christen
Wonderful photos :) happy T day
What an inspiring place...
Oh my...what amazing photos. I'm sure that being there in person can even begin to compare. Thanks for taking me out of Minnesota for a few minutes.
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