Turkey, Spring 2008
Turkey, admittedly, wasn’t our first choice when Jay and I decided to go for an escape-the-Delhi-summer, travel-before-the-baby-comes trip. We were initially thinking about Nepal (as it turns out, high altitudes aren’t good for expectant moms), then seeing the bargain deals to Europe on the Indian dailies, we then mulled either Italy or Switzerland. Turkey was mentioned now and then, but it always stayed at the sidelines, so to speak. Then, when we’d just about decided on Italy, the travel agent sprung the catch on us: the package would actually cost 50 percent more than the advertised rate due to some flight scheduling problems. Of course we said “No, thank you!” in a huff. And it turned out to be a huge blessing in disguise because it nudged us towards the dark horse, Turkey, and one of the most wonderful trips we’ve ever taken. I’m sure Italy would have been spectacular too, but firm believer in Providence that I am, I know that is another journey we’ll make later, as we’re meant to.
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