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My week as a Turkish farmer

by Jerry Guo (RSS feed) on Jan 31st 2008 at 11:00PM

Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a farmer? That's what I set to do last summer, albeit on a different continent and in a country whose language was completely alien to me.

Yep, I chose Turkey. Looking back, it was my perfect introduction to the world of Islam (and agriculture). It's a pretty safe place, the people are at once cosmopolitan and traditional, and there's just so much history to see and absorb.

For a week, I lived with an incredibly welcoming Turkish family in the countryside outside Baebeski, a small town a few hours drive from Istanbul. My host mother cooked very delicious meals while my host father handled the chaffeuring (by tractor). Here are pictures from that memorable week.

Gallery: Life as a Turkish farmer

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Turkey

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Liz Kirchner Feb 1st 2008 8:48AM

!!!
Hi! Gosh, cross-cultural exchange, good food, and tractors. A powerful combination. How did you arrange your Baebeski visit? ....which, of course means, how can I arrange something like it for myself?
Thanks,
Liz

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