Cyprus dispute
The invasion of Turkey into (Northern) Cyprus happened in
1974. Now there are two sides, the
Turkish Cypriots and the Greek Cypriots, who because of both cultural and
economic factors do not get along. Cyprus
is going broke, and Northern Cyprus isn’t recognized as a country. Cyprus dispute Peace negotiations have started between the
two to see if they can get along so the country can function as a whole.
And so Steve & Sarah go to Cyprus for Peace Journalism
Park may have paid the 2000 for the flight hotel and food
costs; but a trip around the world with Professor Steve is (Youngblood) is
absolutely priceless!!
This trip was long. I
won’t go into detail.
After we landed customs didn’t take very long, we went
through very fast and the man took my passport and gave the ok for me to enter
the country.
I was scared the first night; it was hard being so far
away. I sat in the back of the car; eyes
open; HUGE.
Quiet, it is so beautiful here. The hot shower felt amazing on a tired
cramped body that had been in a seat for 24+ segments of minutes of sixty. I did however almost fall out because it is a
steep drop! On the flip side the
bathroom floors stay hot!! Very nice ;)
I woke up 2x and was scared, but finally when I woke up the
last time it was time for me to get ready and head downstairs for
breakfast!! It was great because I found
all my most favorite things.
Sunday
We just went for a walk on the beach and it was awesome. Once I got a handle on my nerves things really
started to get better. I was being a weenie when we first go there, everything was strange, and I didn’t know what to do!! But it is so very nice here and the
people are so friendly. I had a tasty Turkish
brunch with the most delicious treats!
Tea, olives, figs, and fresh cheeses.
Then a good hot swim and workout, then relaxed with a walk along the
most beautiful beach. We start work at
Eastern Mediterranean University Monday.
It's 3pm here and soon we will be going into the city. I was scared at first, especially last night
when we got here. I was tired,
disoriented, scared, everything was foreign, but after a good welcome I feel
much better. This place is cool!!! https://www.facebook.com/Skittibbittydoo
Metin and his wife took us for a
visit around the city. I am stuffed we
just had the most very wonderful dinner; the food is amazing here. I figured out how to eat my meal once I was
close to finished with it….
We had an excellent dinner and I appreciated not only the good food
but the people that joined me; that was the best part.
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