August 2010
Arek did his first visit to Europe in style. On the seven legs of the trip he made friends with lots of people and seemed to have inherited Mima's love of travel! With 'baba' and kitty to keep him company, and 'night night' for sleep he was the best 21 month old on any plane at any time - even with a broken collar bone.
He visited 'Germamy' and Istanbul and Bodrum
Our first stop was Frankfurt where we visited the old town had lunch, and played in the fountain.
We were interested in seeing the 'big man' - a.k.a. Goethe
Our next trip was to the castle of Heidelberg where we admired the old bridge and....
We loved the 'lions' and the 'mans' on the castle walls and gates.
We then flew to Istanbul and spent a few days in the sweltering heat in Kinali. We visited family and had a great time with them.
Here is Arek holding court with his 'girls'! Talin, Patricia, Romina and Selin
We took a day's trip to Buyukada where we took a tour and Arek had great fun with the animals
We had a bee infused dinner with
Ayse and Nihal Hanim. We then went to Kate and Kerim's
wedding
where Arek's fancy D & G outfit [thanks to auntie
Ayse] got him the girl..pretty Dize.
Arek sometimes slept in the car while Mima did most of the driving and kept sending kisses to everyone showing her happiness to be with them!