The People We've Met in Turkey
Read MoreThis man sold tea to hikers from a set of huts back on a trail in the Pigeon Valley near Goreme. While we were drinking he said he'd give us a prize if we could answer two questions: 1) Can you say two things in Turkish? 2) Can you name two countries that border Turkey? We got the prize, an evil eye that now protects my camera bag.
Girls with Planters - Goreme, Turkey
This girl and her sister were getting some early planting done in containers. She seemed to say, "You better not take my picture." I always take the picture. We both laughed.
Man In Rain Storm - Goreme, Turkey
I weathered a pelting rainstorm to get photos one afternoon. This guy waited too. He didn't have a camera. He just wanted to see the sunset.
Coffee Seller - Goreme, Turkey
This lady sold me some Turkish coffee on a cold morning after I had descended the hills of Cappadocia on a photo safari. We ran into her often in the days that followed and she always called me over to say hi and ask how I was. I recommend her restaurant, Cappadocian Cuisine, in Goreme.
Woman Selling Fruit - Fethiye, Turkey
Nice color match between the watermelons and her scarf.
Handsome Man With Ugly Fish - Fethiye, Turkey
A guy came up to me while I was photographing this fish seller and said, "Please crop out the man and keep the fish in your photo. The fish is better looking."
Dr. Can from the Caretta Apart Hotel in Fethiye is as close to a personal fixer as I may ever get to know. When Rick Steves or Anthony Bourdain visit a country they have someone to "fix" transportation, tours, personal experiences, restaurants etc. Dr. Can (pronounced John) worked with us every morning to be sure our stay at his hotel and our visits to the surrounding region were personally perfect. He is the best.