Turkey/Albania - Week of August 23, 2026
Merhaba, Përshëndetje or just plain Hello! Welcome to my latest week of adventure in Turkey and a day in Albania. And what an adventure it has been. I've been spoiled beyond belief by the Crowne Plaza hotel staff in two different cities and explored areas in Istanbul I would have surely missed without local insights. I'm very grateful for the universe's continuing benevolence! How about you? What are you grateful for in the last week? We have so many blessings in a week that we sometimes overlook and/or take for granted. The time you take to acknowledge the goodness you have benefited from creates a positive energy wave that ripples through the universe. I challenge you to see how many ripples you can initiate in the week ahead! Did you realize that watermelons and oranges have seeds? Funny question, right? Well, watermelons are in season through Central/Western Asia right how. These watermelons are loaded with seeds to keep you busy picking if you are so inclined. I alrea...