Up, up and down. Thankfully

We went paragliding, and I’m just gonna tell you this know: I HATE HIGHTS! A LOT! At the Alanya Kalesi there were walls and things that kept me form falling over, but when I’m strapped on to a huge "balloon" that’s not really a balloon… Ye NO!. I don't really likes boats either so this was pretty much my worst nightmare all wrapped up in one experience. 

I really do want to get over my completely irrational  fears of the ocean, small boats and hights - and elevators, but that's a different story - So I try to stand close to the edge when in tall buildings, and I go on the docks. I am getting better, but when I had to walk to the beach knowing that all three were waiting to take me away I was not a very happy person. Kaja tried to talk to me and all I could say was either yes, no and at one point I think I said " You can talk, but I'm not sure I'll remember anything of what you are talking about when this is over".So... Safe to say I was pretty much out of it. 

However - to my surprise -  it wasn't that bad. It was so quiet and calming in a way. 

How cool does that look!? On the boat that was pulling us, a guy was taking pictures all the time, so we could see them later and buy them. Some of the pictures turned out really good, I was impressed but there was also those pictures that I don't like as much, but they can't all be good right!. 

That's one think to check off the bucket list I guess.

Until Next Time, Love CJ. 

Alanya Kalesi

For almost two years I have wanted to visit the Alanya Kalesi. It lies at the very op of the city and at night the lights act like a guide from the city to it’s gates. Last time I visited my grandma - which I know know is Anneanne in Turkish - I looked over at the kalesi every night. I just thought that it looked so beautiful, and I felt the same this time. 

However!! This time I finally got to go up the hill and in to the Alanya Kalesi, and HOLY SHIT (excuse my language) I had no idea of the view from there! It is amazing!! 

This is me and Kaja at the top. She’s holding a GoPro camera so you can really see everything(Wide angle) I don't know how many pictures we took that day, but I could not look away. If you every find you self in Alanya, go to the Alanya Kalesi, it’s worth it. 

Until Next Time, Love CJ. 

TURKEY

In it's has been only a few days and so far I'm really enjoying this! I love the warm weather and it feels great to be back! Seeing my family again is also great and to hear all their stories. 

There is not much to tell except that Kaja has already got a pretty bad sunburn..

Until next time, Love CJ

TRAVELING

I am one of many (I assume) who loves to travel! It just so exciting and gives me such a thrill! 

To me traveling means that I get to meet knew people and get more experience in just how to be me. All the different and strange situations that add more to my personality. The things that I get too see helps me see things through other people eyes and to get this whole new perspective on so many things. Being surrounded by a different culture is so much fun, don’t you agree?

For my travels this summer I am going to Turkey to visit my Grandmother. I was there two years ago and I feel like I should go back this year, because I don’t know when I’ll be able to go back since I’m moving to the USA. To Turkey I’m bringing my very best friend Kaja. We leave early on Tuesday, and we have lots of plans to fill our days there. We're staying for two weeks so we have plenty of time so I do think that we will get it all done. She has never been to Turkey and I really hope that this trip will be fun for her.

It’s strange to think that this might be the last time is many years that I’ll be able to do this, so I plan to make the very best out of everything. Since I have been in the area prior to this trip I hope that I remember some of the roads and places still, but you never know.. If you don’t her from me in 2 weeks I’m probably lost in some alley with no food or passport. Feel free to send out a search party if so.

As I’m writing this I’m sitting on my butt at the airport floor waiting for time to pass.. We had to get here the evening before because we live in the middle of nowhere and it just made more sense to camp out at the airport since we have a early morning flight - AKA 7 FREAKING AM. But i’m ok.. can’t say the same for my ass tho… I swear if this floor is pushing my ass into my body right know.. and yes I am WAY to lazy to get up. 

Oh well, I still love to travel!! 

Until next time, Love CJ.

PS: Remember; Two weeks = Search Party