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Finish the Sentence: Turkey

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It’s fitting that halfway through my round the world trip I should arrive in the country halfway between the East and the West, the culture-clash of Europe and Asia that is modern Turkey. People are exceptionally friendly here, even the guys who don’t want to sell you a rug. Below are the locals and travellers who spent a few minutes of their lives with me, and a few more finishing these sentences. Non-Turkish have country codes.



Tuncay (aka Turkish Cool Guy)
I am inspired by: My family
I regret: Not earning a living sooner in my life
Today I am grateful for: Orhan suggesting we come to the beach

Paul (ENG)
I am inspired by: Other people's travel stories
I regret: Not doing better at school
Today I am grateful for: My parents, and the hot weather

Anna (AUS)
I am inspired by: My grandmother
I regret: Not seeing Chairman Mao in Bejing
Today I am grateful for: Turkey


Doug (AUS)
I am inspired by: The naked female form
I regret: Not having more regrets
Today I am grateful for: Sunshine

Anna (AUS)
I am inspired by: My swing dance teacher
I regret: Snogging my ex-flatmate's love interest
Today I am grateful for: Everything

Nic (AUS)
I am inspired by: People that are free hearted and free spirited
I regret: Not coming to Turkey sooner
Today I am grateful for: Turning my back on a career and money to experience and enjoy life


Julia (CA)
I am inspired by: This is cheesy, but you!
I regret: Sitting in sap, it's disgusting
Today I am grateful for: Being almost done with work

Holly (CA)
I am inspired by: Art
I regret: Waiting so long to travel
Today I am grateful for: My health

Couz (AUS)
I am inspired by: My father
I regret: Year ten
Today I am grateful for: Being in Turkey


Eric (AUS)
I am inspired by: Life
I regret: Not one thing
Today I am grateful for: Being on holiday

Sahin
I am inspired by: Being successful at what I do
I regret: Breaking someone's heart
Today I am grateful for: Business is good, and the company is good

Ziggy
I am inspired by: Music and performing
I regret: I have no pishmandlik!
Today I am grateful for: My life, my job, no problems


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