A Decision and Istanbul (again)

I have made the semi-decision not to come back to Turkey next year, but to instead throw my hat in the ring for a new post in another part of the world. Turkey has been wonderful, but if I have to uproot myself, make new friends, and learn a new city, I might as well do it while learning about a new culture and living in a new country. I also figure that this may be my last chance to live abroad, as it took a whole lot of gumption to move out of my comfortable life in Denver (I don't know that I could do that again); therefore, I'd like to experience one more year, if I can find the right position.

Georgetown first places new applicants in the available positions. Starting in mid-June, they offer the "hard to fill" positions to renewing fellows. We will see what comes up!

Kirk and I went to Istanbul last weekend and stayed with my friend Natalie. We ate koftw, took a cruise on the Bosphorous, saw the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, toured Topkapi Palace, drank tea, and generally had fun.
The Today show filmed there the following day, even though I detest Matt Lauer, the clip is interesting there is also a great segment about places to go in Turkey (note: they obviously did not check how to pronounce a couple of the place names.)
Pictures below.