Bosphorus! Photo by Rick Poon of www.alamodejournals.com
No, that’s not a clever new way of trussing poultry. This week I’m taking off to Istanbul for a much-needed vacation. One of my friends and former co-workers is temporarily working out of Istanbul and was kind enough to invite me to come and visit! Free suite and 10 days in Turkey with a fellow food-obsessive? Yes, please. (Our kebab crawl is already booked)
So many spices!! Photo by Rick Poon of www.alamodejournals.com
I haven’t traveled internationally since our honeymoon over 2 years ago and have been getting the wanderlust heavy in recent months. There is something about the novelty of a new country and the anonymity of travel that is not only incredibly inspiring, but even feels necessary to me from time to time.
Professionally, I’ve been feeling in a bit of a rut lately. 2012 has provided numerous opportunities in the way of client work, which is very flattering and interesting, but has honestly made me feel a bit out of balance. There’s been no new art created for Drywell in over 6 months. Insane. So along with my walking sandals and scarf for head-covering while in mosques, I’m also packing my watercolors and sketchbook. Now if I can just befriend a Turkish butcher to teach me Turkish meat parts….
Oh, they might do. Photo by Rick Poon of www.alamodejournals.com
Oh, and the shop will remain open, but any orders placed will not ship until after June 1. Heads up!
