A little Village

First night with our friends.

Dinner is served!

The 'kids' table in tradition style on the floor. Homemade chicken soup.

Birds-eye view of the village from our bedroom window.

The boys playing together.

The rooster and his family. Crazy rooster. Every morning at 4am he started his crowing and finished around 8a. The last morning we were there I named him "kahvalti" which means "breakfast". If only we stayed one more day...

Village man carrying a load up the street.

We followed our friends to the beach.

Hudson and Caleb buried Silas in the sand. He seemed to enjoy it ;)

Just before the water fight began.

This water was SO cold. Apparently mountain spring water drains into this particular spot - at most 45 degrees F

Cooling off with an icecream.

My friend and her husband under the shade tree.

Later that night celebrating "C's" birthday party!

Next morning with my friend.

Turkish coffee on the menu. I so needed it after "kahvalti" singing his song.

I'm diggin' the color scheme!

Getting close and comfy. LOL!

All the 'boys'.

The whole gang!

Grandma and grandson playing around.

Here kitty kitty, please don't attack Hudson or my legs anymore!

Silas took some pictures from his point of view. Rather artistic I think. Shadows and colors in this one...

Si: Empty cay glass signifying the end of good conversations...

Si: Turquoise iron bars on the windows.

Si: Cleanliness is important - no dirty shoes worn on the patio...

Si: He spotted a birds nest in the corner...

Si: Close-up of the birds nest.

Si: Place where most meals and  conversations took place...

The men making mongol (BBQ) our final night.

Round one is almost ready! At this point about 20 village cats surrounded us just waiting for someone to drop a kofte (meatball) or chicken from the grill.

The men.

A full belly after dinner.

A man seeking answers.

Two warm-hearted people.

Caleb's creation - was supposed to be a bulls-eye, but looks more like the 'evil eye'. LOL!

Almond-gathering time!

Hudson enjoying the fruit of labor.

Sweet boy. What a four day adventure. Thanking Baba for such an amazing opportunity to meet my friend's family and get to know them. They are precious people. May much more fruit be seen from this family as we ask for Baba's love to be poured and for His glory!