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Mar 5, 2014

Anatolia and The Hittite

Photos- L.Yildi [mine]

Visited and traveled too the Anatolian area several times.

Found these in my travels.

These are replicas of carvings found in the Anatolia area.

They are of the Hittite.

In warfare the Hittites were famous for their skill in building

and using chariots.

These chariots gave them a military superiority.

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Mar 4, 2014

Aspendos In Antayla Turkey

Photo is mine. L.Yildi

Aspendos

Myra's Greco-Roman theater Facade facing the audience
was extremely decorative.

Theatre is in a relatively good condition.

Aspendos

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Antalya Sunset

Its called the Turkish Riviera

One of my favorite cities in Turkey.

Antayla

First time I saw how beautiful the sun was sinking.....

I ran all the way up to the highest best view.

This photo is mine, and its the most wonderful place to visit.

Been back several times, always same Hotel.

This area in summer most visited by the Germans.

Everything about it entertainment, food, shopping, swimming and so much more,

is the place to be. Rented a car and traveled along the Mediterranean.

Oct 22, 2013

Tobacco Growers In Yakakent Turkey

During my travels to Turkey [Turkiye] I passed the Village of Yakakent on my way to Bafra. I saw all this tabacco being dried outside to sell. Behind the home you could see the Black Sea. It was a beautiful setting, with grapevines growing through arches. The home was quiet old, non the lest, it was a home for this family.

They had cattle they were milking, hens running around, huge cornfield next to them, and some young children. I gave the children gifts of candies and small toys. They invited me to share their dinner on the broken porch, home made bread, with some grilled lamb, and a salad that looked and tasted so fresh.

After wards, I helped the children learn some simple English words, while I sipped on tea. I felt right at home. Pretty soon the village had heard I was nearby, and I gave out more gifts to the ladies and children. Before I knew, another family had invited me to their home, and there I went. [No is not an option]

The next family greeted me like close family, which I was not, but they sure acted so darn friendly, and so lovable. Within a few minutes women starting setting a long table of food, and the food kept coming to soups, breads, rice, meats, salads, pastries, to watermelon.

I don't know how I ever even got up from that table. I could see when they open the door to bring out the food, women, lots of women in the kitchen. Village women had come to help cook. I was in awe of the hospitality, not only had I met them like 30 minutes before, it was like I was family they had not seen in years.

This family also provide from their farm to companies to make there earnings. Once in a life time treatment like royal you say? Its like this everywhere I went.

Good thing I had brought extra gifts from the girls at eBay, like small soaps, keychains, purses, makeup and more. I even collected all the toys from the McDonald's meals, even some ladies provided me cash donations [I never asked] to purchase more candies.

Being one of the most labor intensive agricultural production activities,tobacco production is an important source of employment.

Most of its labor requirements are met through family labor.

With approximately 600.000 tobacco growers in Turkey,

and assuming the involvement of 2.5 persons per family,

tobacco production employs some 1.5 million persons.

More are employed in other tobacco-related activities,

like transportation, storage, trade and cigarette manufacturing.

All Photos: Mine- L. Yildiz

Oct 10, 2013

Happy Birthday Bohemia The Punjabi Rapper

Illustration By: Abhijit Kanda

“Every so often change your palette. Introduce new colours and discard others. You will gain knowledge of colour mixing and your work will have added variety.”

Quote- K. Denton

Sometimes in life, we get used to doing the same old things.
Its such a great thing, when we change some things.
We see things from different angle.
Bringing in a new genre, new friends, travel and see the world.
You will see life at such a different pace going forward.
As an singing artist like Bohemia, the world is his.
He is entering a whole new generation of new followers.
Lets wait and see what he has to offer us in new music. © Lynn Yildiz

Happy Birthday Bohemia

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Oct 8, 2013

Kamal Raja and Sahil

Look at all the beautiful smiles. How does one make a salwar kameez look good?

Great to see your having fun Kamal. We miss you. Lots of sweet love from your USA Fans.

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Aug 18, 2012

Travel My Way - Turkiye

This country Turkiye is full of ancient history, beautiful food and people.
This country Turkey has so much to offer. I want to touch all its history.

Some photos are mine.

Jun 18, 2012

Bringing Smiles to Village Children

Photo: me-L.Y.

"You will find, as you look back on your life, that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others." - Quote: H.Drummond

All one has to do is bring chocolates, American candies and gums.

Throw in some Mattel die cast cars, even McDonald toys and you get a smile.

A smile that stays in your heart.

This is what I do when I travel into villages in Turkiye. I once gave a small girl a tiny coin purse, and when I came back the next year, there she was playing street ball with other children.

She saw me and saw her reached in her pocket and pulled out that tiny coin purse I gave her the year before. I reached in my bag and gave her candies and gifts.