I tasted Raki tonight, Turkey's traditional alcoholic beverage. It is also called "Lion's Milk". A glass is filled half way with the clear Raki, then water is added to it, which turns it a milky color! It is distilled, not fermented. This raki is made with aniseed. I took one sip and almost spit it out! It tastes like liquid licorice with a bite. NEVER AGAIN! Ick! Aweful, just aweful. I am told it is an acquired taste but I think I will skip this Turkish tradition...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rak%C4%B1
Thanks to Mert and Husnu for the free all-day boat trip on the Bosphorus to the Black sea!
When I win the lottery...
Expensive homes on the water
Rumelihisari Castle along the Bosphorus
The non-students at the fish restaurant
Swimming in the Bosphorus - it's SPIDERMAN!
Husnu and me
Relaxing on the boat-VA Tech Study Abroad Students
---------------------------Exterior of shop - cottage industry - Anatolian - Asian side of Istanbul
Craftsman at oven where wood is shaped and dried. He's been doing this since age 13.
Frame made of chestnut
Raw materials - this is what is woven over frame
Finished product
2 comments:
Hey Briget - I with ya on anything that tastes like licorice! EWW!
Sounds like you're having a great time! Miss ya!
Dee
Hey Dee! Miss you too! I don't miss Memphis :-)Wish you were here!!
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