Well, here I am. Finally back from Istanbul, and man was it a rush. I am already missing the tea and OJ they had there, along with a whole host of foods and desserts. The architecture was amazing, the weather was awesome, and in times were just awesome all around. In order to spare you a lengthy recount of my adventures, I'll let my pictures speak ( Read more... )

While traveling today, I happened to pass a field of sunflowers. Over the past few months, I've passed it many times. In the spring, when they were just emerging, in the summer, when they formed a joyous cacophony of yellow and now in fall, when they formed a darkening procession of mourners, lamenting the passing of life and time. In a few weeks, ( Read more... )

As previously mentioned, I just got back from my extended weekend holiday. Overall, the trip was awesome, but well, it wouldn't be me if there hadn't been some hiccups and blips throughout.

( The saga begins! )