Time for a UK break!

I must admit i have slacked with the blog and haven't updated it in a while, but the last couple of weeks have been as eventful as ever, and i'm noe preparing to go back to the UK in a couple of days, the excitement is starting to take over! I spent last weekend in Istanbul, and even got the opportunity to see the great DJ, Grandmaster Flash perform live, in a tiny venue so it felt very personal! That was amazing and i also walked all around Istanbul as per usual, but this time visting the little bazaars and picking up bits and bobs. The previous week i had accompanied Leyland to his usual volunteering gig at a local school which aims to help small children gain extra education to their government provided education, which was quite eye opening. I have also had a couple of exams and an essay to hand, I can't believe i actually had to learn something, the audacity of it! Nevertheless the last couple of weeks have been good and I think i'm ready to land on British soil and taste some of mama's food :)

Olympos Fire

Antalya/ Olympos

I spent last week in Antalya, where i went white water rafting, which was an incredible experience. The instructor was a bit of a comedian constantly pushing people in the water, but i escaped as i had my treasured Hugo Boss watch on me and i attempted to explain sentimental value, he understood enough to not push me in. The following day was spent swimming in the Mediterranean sea, which wasn't too cold but was far too salty, i was pretty dehydrated after as i think i drank atleast a couple of litres of salt water! The following day was spent in Olympos, where the eternal flame was burning, it was interesting to see the concept of natural elements making a fire burn forever, it made me contemplate though, because nothing lasts forever, something may last a very long time but in the world everything is eventually perishable, it was amazing to see that fire burn bright and fight in strong winds and rain. We had a 7 hour bus journey back and it gave plenty of time to Leyland and myself to philosophise. I came to the conclusion i'm a very lucky boy lol That if you could have chosen the hand life would have dealt you, there aren't too many better options, so i'm thankful, i'm more than thankful to Allah. However, sometimes you can have everything and at the same time have lost everything, it's what measures as importance to you, for example a KG of Gold is worthless if you have no water to quench your thirst in the middle of the desert. In my two months here i have already had poignant moments and have seen many magical sights, but sometimes you just need to appreciate everything back home first, all though it's probably too late, i think i finally do.