Takin' a Walk (and so much more) in Cappadocia: Part Two
Warning: The following is sort of a disclaimer. It's sort of a love letter to you. It's sort of a love letter to Cappadocia. Whatever it...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- 4 days ago
- 1 min
Still Ok in Cappadocia
It is 06:30 (in the morning) on Wednesday and I am still writing (from last night). The Call to Prayer is sounding. Dogs are howling. I...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 23
- 9 min
Takin' a Walk in Cappadocia: Part One
"I'm going for a walk" in my neighborhood of Cappadocia might mean: "I am going on a little stroll (around this very little downtown...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 23
- 3 min
No Turkey in Turkey
Here in Turkey there is no Thanksgiving Day. At my little hotel-cafe, people I ask don't know what "Thanksgiving" is. "Do you know what...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 15
- 15 min
Cappadocia: Compassion and Magic Unfolding
I had not written a blog for many days because for many days the Monastery Cave Hotel in MustafapaÅŸa had other plans for me. Finally, a...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 15
- 1 min
OK in Cappadocia
Do you remember the transactional analysis self-help book: I'm OK - You're OK...? Well, I'm OK. You're OK. I've received emails and...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 10
- 10 min
More Turkey: IST to Cappadocia
I will not miss the plane. This mantra is so effective, my friend, I found myself ready to head to my gate an hour before my gate was posted
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 7
- 14 min
The Istanbul Rollercoaster: Part One - ATM vigil to Hagia Sophia
Being an English speaking American woman traveling alone in Turkey is like riding a reverse roller coaster. The quick dives can feel...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 4
- 6 min
Harry Potter moves to a new hood
Moving from Privet Drive (j) felt tender. I'd only been there (in the cupboard under the stairs) for a total of 5 days (if you count a...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Nov 2
- 6 min
Istanbul: the European side
When I visited Michael and Kira in May, we were all staying in Kodikoy (Kadıköye), on the Asian side of Istanbul. This time, I am staying...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 31
- 10 min
Harry Potter in Istanbul with Laughing Seagulls
If there’s no better option, I can live with anything, because I must. Until I know better. First, I will try to change or fix a...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 30
- 11 min
Istanbul: Take 2
Marketing uses phrases to charm us into thinking "the patina of a bygone era" does not mean "peeling paint, lead chips abound." In the...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 28
- 6 min
Tashkent: My new family
It has been 8 days since I arrived in Tashkent. I can't believe I'm leaving in 2 days. There are many things I want to share with you, my...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 26
- 6 min
Tashkent: Land of my people
I arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Friday night. It was time to exit the Universe ruled by Murphy's Law (that I had stepped in and out of)...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 25
- 5 min
Part Two: Istanbul to Tashkent (finding perspective)
I got onboard my plane that was heading to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and slowly, patiently, made my way to my assigned emergency exit seat....
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 25
- 12 min
Part One: Istanbul to Tashkent (at the airport)
Travel tip #1: If you are in the airport of a non-English-speaking country, you will not see English on the signage or hear English over...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 24
- 7 min
Landing in Istanbul (for one night)
From the SAW airport in Istanbul, Turkey, I called for an Uber yellow taxi to Fatih. Travel Tip: do not pay out-of-pocket when taking an...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 24
- 8 min
From Paris to Istanbul
Having bought a cheap ticket that was not reimbursable, having a laptop and (now) phone with no charge, dealing with the language barrier...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 23
- 5 min
(Still) Ruled by Murphy's Law: (Still in) Paris
I got to the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Let me say here that, if you don't speak French, or understand the written French word,...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 23
- 6 min
Ruled by Murphy's Law: Paris
When Nikki left, I felt a bit lost because, I suppose, a piece of my soul just drove away. And then, my world seemed to change. When you...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 22
- 6 min
NYC to Paris
On the plane from JFK to Paris, I met Megan and Nikki. Megan is a "content creator" in NYC. She was reviewing the new Jet Blue...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 22
- 3 min
JFK and the Israel-Gaza War
For international flights, the airlines are recommending arriving at the airport 3 hours before your flight. This allows lots of...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 21
- 2 min
One last pre-vroom
As you may recall, in preparing for my upcoming journey, stress and exhaustion had taken me over. I was not feeling anticipation. I had a...
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Ami Ji Schmid
- Oct 21
- 7 min
Vroom Vroom (continued)
I will begin by saying I arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last night. Mike and Kira met me at the airport and I nearly cried for joy. I am...
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