Goodbye Istanbul

As the clouds set of Istanbul and my final day comes to a close, it is time to reflect on my trip. We had lots of adventures (hence the name) and some scary events. We narrowly avoided cars and glass bottles. We explored places we didn't know. We rented a car and drove around a strange city. To sum it up we had lots of fun experiences. I am looking forward to some things back in New York like my dog, my friends, Netflix, and not having to watch CNN in Turkish. Yet, I still want to turn this vacation into a staycation, even though it is not realistic. I choose this quote from the TV show "30 Rock" that relates to the situation: Liz: My life is here. My friends are here. The show is here. And l've known you a month. Oh, you hate me right now, don't you? Floyd: No. No. lt was a crazy idea to begin with. We were on a vacation high -- Liz: Exactly. lt's like a drug. While it is easy to think about turning a vacation in to a staycation, it is nearly impossible to do. People have to move on from their vacations. New York is waiting, with it's hustle, bustle, and all. I have to go there, but before I end this post I would like to leave you with a quote. This quote is by my cousin, Sabina, who also had a blog while she was on a family trip. She too did not want to end her vacation. "The seasons are changing and  our life is moving on but, we'll always remember this; it's time to zip up our coats and watch the leaves change." This is Eli from Adventures in Istanbul, signing off for the last time. Thank you everyone for supporting this blog and commenting, subscribing, and telling your friends!