I'm sitting by the pool, remedying my hangover by way of sweating it out in extreme heat and the classic - hair of the dog. In this case, its Efe's the turkish standard and very nice pilsener.
I've not drunk much on this trip at all, believe it or not, but last night we both went crazy with a bunch of Aussie backpackers and the lovely NZr, Rosie Fenton (of Haines fame). We were fueled towards this I think by the releasing feeling of being surrounded by people that provided little slices of home. Their accents, mannerisms, style, music, and opinions to an extent too. All mashed together the atmosphere made us feel the most at home either of us have felt on the whole safari!
It was a great night kicked off with a welcome bbq, followed by a pool comp that Andy almost won and ended with the die hards chatting away round our nagili our sheesha's name in Turkey, exchanging travel stories and playing a form of truth or dare... without the dare, so just truth, that as always with a bunch of strangers goes too far!
It was great to be round so many people that understood me when I spoke at my normal speed, and above this could get all my wacky slang. It's been awhile since I could talk so easily (apart from to Andy) without pausing constantly, and extra explanation to get over the language barrier. And more than this it is such a treat to be hanging out with another kiwi. After almost 4 months on the road we have only seen two other NZrs. Strange eh, we are comparatively big travellers compared to other countries but my experience doesn't show this at all. Sometimes people remark they've never met a NZr before, the other day this came from a tour guide of five years in Marmaris, a huge turkish tourist town.
I think you should all hit the road and up the stats around here and swing by for a drink with us!
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