FINAL DAYS IN ISTANBUL

After three full-house performances at the TIM Show Center in Istanbul, we had a few days to relax before flying home for the holidays. Our time in Turkey has been a memorable experience.  I feel as though we have made so many new friends.  Working the Olcay, Fatih,...

OPENING NIGHT IN ISTANBUL

Last night was opening night at the TIM Show Center in Istanbul, Turkey.  And what a great night it was!! We arrived in late afternoon to finish some of the technical requirements, had a quick dinner, and shortly after that the doors opened for the 9pm show.  The...

TV SHOW & GRAND BAZAAR

This morning, Chase and I had breakfast and then met up with Olcay and Burcu to head over to the television station. The station logo looked a lot like NBC but I’m not sure they are affiliated. They have been working very hard to get the word out about the...

ISTANBUL – MOSQUE & SOPHIA

I had a rough time going to sleep last night.  You would think after being awake for more than 20 hours, sleep would come easily.  It didn’t.  I laid in bed for several hours before finally dosing off.  But, once asleep, I think I slept very well.  I woke up...

ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL

We have arrived in Istanbul after a very early day of travel.  We woke up at 4am in Verona, Italy.  Our driver was there to pick us up at the Grand Hotel promptly at 5:10am to get us to the airport.  Needless to say, traffic was not bad that early in the morning so we...