Jitters, Visa's and Flights.

So, it is now only a matter of 20 days until I hang up my umbrella, don a Fez and leave for the land of Karpuz. My flights are booked, my visa obtained and my nerves mounting. I am flying on Sunday the 9th of September at 23.55, with a change in Istanbul and an internal flight to Ankara. The urge to try and scrounge some valium from somewhere is very tempting. I really do not appreciate being terrified of flying, the prospect of  2 take offs, and 2 landings is one that sends shiver to my bones. But, as that advert that used to be on TV for some healthy butter said; "try and do something that scares you every day"... not four times though. Interesting. I think the advert was for Benocol. (Rambling)

Visa-Gate turned out to be a bit of a laugh. After sitting in a room that was hotter than the core of the earth with various turkish babies being chucked about holding visa permits, I was seen too. Not a word was said. Papers given, a bit of typing, and then "Give this to the man on desk 3 and you pay." No messing around I suppose. So, I did as I was told and gave a very fat and very sweaty man all my documents, my passport and 250 pounds. No receipt - on your way please Madame. Luckily, I did receive my passport back through the post with a lovely shiny Visa Permit attached. I am an alien, a legal alien.

With 20 days to go I also think its prime time to start buying as many pots of marmite and packets of monster munch I can manage... Wish me luck, until next time. xoxoxox (gossip girl) 

 Preparation, and waiting.

So, the date is set. And that is about all. I intend to fly on the 7th of September, which happens to be a Friday.  The issue of packing is one that I am avoiding. I find it somewhat (I love the word somewhat, even though I don't really think I know what it means and always whack it in) impossible to formulate a strategy to pack my entire life into one or two suitcases. Additionally is the issue of weather. When I first land in Turkey it will most likely be about 35 degrees. However, due to it's central location I have learnt that the temperature in Ankara can dip to the minus 20's in the peak of winter. This issue only adds to what I seem to be the next film in the Mission Impossible series. Bollocks. I'm gonna have to get all Tom Cruise in my packing business. If anyone has any suggestions to how this all-weather terraine may be synthesised with what, and how to pack then I will be very appreciative. Thermals and a Bikini? Seems good to me.