Pazar

After a wonderful (yet tiresome) first week teaching I was ready for the weekend. It was actually somewhat comical to see the teachers drawn like magnets to the bus that goes into town. We had a huge group go to the U.S. Embassy for happy hour which was a much needed break from the school atmosphere. I am meeting so many new and fascinating personalities and its nice that I am starting to recognize people that I know around town (both expats and Turkish).

Saturday morning I went to a produce pazar in the city and had an absolutely wonderful time! It reminded me of the outdoor markets in Italy so I was feeling right at home. I surprised myself with how well I got by with my Turkish. At first I was a little nervous to buy anything but although I don't know much, I was able to ask how much something was AND understand their answer. Slowly but surely I feel like I'm figuring it out and I'm sure the preschoolers are going to be a big help! So it was a fantastic weekend and now I'm simply attempting to mentally prepare myself for the craziness this week is sure to bring.