Being Pampered at the Hamam

Hamam towels hang to dry.

With the girls in Turkey, I had to take them to the hamam (Turkish bath).  Devon actually went twice; but they both loved it.  After having been indoctrinated into the world of public bathing in Japan, both of them thought this was much easier and much more comfortable.  That might have something to do with the [... Being Pampered at the Hamam]

Ceramics or Hair…Your Choice at Chez Galip

Hair Museum, Avanos

Hair Museum, Avanos

I’m not above stopping to gawk at the crazy promotions shop owners have invented to attract customers.  I’ve been to rattlesnake pits in the southwestern U.S., Wall’s Drug in South Dakota, and of course will stop anywhere that promises a free something or other.

Turkish shop owners are no different. They will lure you [... Ceramics or Hair…Your Choice at Chez Galip]