Europe in words.
Winter times in Istanbul, Turkey.
15th March 2010, that was the date that confirmed our departure to this country in Europe. We were so thrilled to go as a family not forgetting the other family friends as well. A week before, everyone was occupied with their own tasks. Spent a day in the outlet mall, Dubai just searching for winter clothes. We came across timberland, Tachibo, and Columbia outlets there and shopped for the necessary attire for winter. From long johns, to thermal wears, thermal hats, gloves, snow suits and furry winter coats; we were equipped from head to toe. Timberland supplied us with winter boots. Basically, around 15 pairs of boots were bought. Imagine the cost. Might have made the cashier’s day that time, ‘chuckles.’ After a day’s worth, we headed off home for a family dinner and said bye to the friends as well. An hour later, dad got all the luggage bags out and began to pack.It was a while but we had to be prepared. It was a day till departure and excitement began to blast the house with continuous happy shrieks and limitless laughter. Mums were chattering about on their social life, and kids were just playing around. It was fun. The next morning, my brothers and i were so thrilled that we were actually counting down the hours. However we didn’t have the time to as we were pretty occupied with the last minute stuff. At last, the time had come... and we’re about to take off. Istanbul Air flew us miles and miles away at a distant height. The duration of the flight is only 4 hours. The families were tired and literally everyone dozed off during then. A very vivid and loud announcement by the captain and flight attendants got us at shock. “Thank you for flying Istanbul Air and we hope to see you next time. Have a pleasant evening.” These were the words that we partially heard since we were barely awake. There it was, beautiful sunny skies enriching the vivid colours of the atmosphere.. Luscious blue sea with seagulls teeming by the bay, with the misty cold winds blowing all around, it made the trees dance and citizens seemed like they had chills in their bones. To Afeef’s (youngest brother) point of view, they seemed like jelly being taken out from the refrigerator...Wobbly. I laughed uncontrollably. As we reach the ADA hotel, we were all greeted by a wrinkled and deprived elderly man, putting on his widest smile, and tired eyes. Basically he had a similar complexion like Albert Einstein.So now you can imagine what he looks like.Exhausted and worn out,the bed was our best friend at that time.The whole group decided on taking the day off.16th march 2011, I woke up to a bright sunny morning with an almost perfect weather knowing that today’s going to be a wonderful day. By 10 A.M. , the group headed out for sightseeing and i shall continue in the next post ... so this is how it goes.
15th March 2010, that was the date that confirmed our departure to this country in Europe. We were so thrilled to go as a family not forgetting the other family friends as well. A week before, everyone was occupied with their own tasks. Spent a day in the outlet mall, Dubai just searching for winter clothes. We came across timberland, Tachibo, and Columbia outlets there and shopped for the necessary attire for winter. From long johns, to thermal wears, thermal hats, gloves, snow suits and furry winter coats; we were equipped from head to toe. Timberland supplied us with winter boots. Basically, around 15 pairs of boots were bought. Imagine the cost. Might have made the cashier’s day that time, ‘chuckles.’ After a day’s worth, we headed off home for a family dinner and said bye to the friends as well. An hour later, dad got all the luggage bags out and began to pack.It was a while but we had to be prepared. It was a day till departure and excitement began to blast the house with continuous happy shrieks and limitless laughter. Mums were chattering about on their social life, and kids were just playing around. It was fun. The next morning, my brothers and i were so thrilled that we were actually counting down the hours. However we didn’t have the time to as we were pretty occupied with the last minute stuff. At last, the time had come... and we’re about to take off. Istanbul Air flew us miles and miles away at a distant height. The duration of the flight is only 4 hours. The families were tired and literally everyone dozed off during then. A very vivid and loud announcement by the captain and flight attendants got us at shock. “Thank you for flying Istanbul Air and we hope to see you next time. Have a pleasant evening.” These were the words that we partially heard since we were barely awake. There it was, beautiful sunny skies enriching the vivid colours of the atmosphere.. Luscious blue sea with seagulls teeming by the bay, with the misty cold winds blowing all around, it made the trees dance and citizens seemed like they had chills in their bones. To Afeef’s (youngest brother) point of view, they seemed like jelly being taken out from the refrigerator...Wobbly. I laughed uncontrollably. As we reach the ADA hotel, we were all greeted by a wrinkled and deprived elderly man, putting on his widest smile, and tired eyes. Basically he had a similar complexion like Albert Einstein.So now you can imagine what he looks like.Exhausted and worn out,the bed was our best friend at that time.The whole group decided on taking the day off.16th march 2011, I woke up to a bright sunny morning with an almost perfect weather knowing that today’s going to be a wonderful day. By 10 A.M. , the group headed out for sightseeing and i shall continue in the next post ... so this is how it goes.
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