T at a Turkish countryside....

We were on a working trip to Turkey last month and after the conference,
we spent some time in Datca,

a beautiful and tranquil little town,
about 1 hour by ferry from the city of  Bodrum,  Turkey.

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;

where fresh olives are pressed in the traditional way,
 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~