It's the weekdays, so not much to report. August 11th was the first day of work, and I was cranky from the wedding going so late. For lunch I had some kind of Turkish pizza. (see pictures)I took a picture of it because it looked like a boat.Our office is right by 2 mosques and we hear the calls to prayer throughout the day. At first it surprised me every time, but I think I am getting used to it. The hotel is only a quick 5 minute walk home past a vegetable marke...

I did better than expected with the jet lag.I fell asleep at 3, woke up at 11am. Not bad, considering the hotel had a wedding that went kind late. (The weddings are outside, so I can hear them in my room). Today I am off to the Topkapı Palace. The Topkapı Palace is a palace which was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans, from 1465 to 1853. The palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainment. Initial construction started in 1459, ...

August 9, 2008 - Frankfurt. I got upgraded on the way to Frankfurt.I watched '21', slept hours, and shared my Jolie-Pitt babies magazine with the flight attendants (they loved it!)The food was terrific.Arrived in Frankfurt at 7am, got to get to my gate by 9. Spent 2 hours walking around and looked through some duty free shops.The Euro is still so expensive. Went to the magazine stand.Magazines were 7 Euro and up.So over $10 USD for an English magazine. When we g...