Monday at TRH

Home again with Deborah and the Shelties. No more trips for several weeks!

Sunday Morning in Istanbul

Last day on the road for this trip. Had a good meeting yesterday morning, then spent afternoon by the pool and in the Health Club. I'd recommend the Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel, and a massage from Fatma in the Health Club! I fly out of here at 2pm, change planes in Frankfurt, then arrive IAD around 8pm.

Sunday Noon in the Millenium Lounge

I saw some of the palaces and mosques on way to airport - lots of tourists!

Now two hours and flight to Germany.

Friday Night in Istanbul

I fought thru the traffic and construction in Ankara and caught my short flight to Istanbul. I'm in Taksim Square across from the hotel we started out in two years ago. The Intercon is nice but not as nice as the Palace from last trip. Presentation tomorrow morning, then maybe I'll see some of the city.

Tuesday Night in Ankara

Still beautiful weather here - low 70's today, so even the seminar room was a good temperature. Unlike Monday when it was very warm. It's nice having someone drive me around everywhere - especially here where the traffic is really heavy. Two more seminar days, then I'll spend Friday in the Bank's office-then its off to Istanbul, and to the US on Sunday.

Sunday Afternoon in Ankara

Went on a bit of a tour today - breakfast, then an observation tower, then to Ataturk's Mausoleum. I also took a picture of the Best Hotel! I did think the best hotel here would have a pool - but not this one. The front desk told me there is actually another Best Hotel in Ankara, and they have the pool!

Beautiful weather here! 25c/80f and blue sky.

Saturday Noon in Ankara

Whew - made it! I'm at the Best Hotel in Ankara! Met by two auditors from the Central bank that will be in class - very organized and impressive.