Chapter 6. Istanbul Turkey

Nomads just over a month.

* We have slept in over 20 different beds through 6 vastly different and exciting countries so far. Thrilled to report no one has lost their mind yet πŸ˜‰ To be honest the kids have been super stars, they are adjusting amazingly, getting along and really enjoying eachothers company. I looked at them the other night teary at what awesome human beings they are, I really like hanging out with them as people (not just because they are my kids πŸ˜‰ Having this enormous amount of time together we are REALLY getting to know the ins and outs of eachother and it is pretty cool. 8-|

* Dubai was a wild whirlwind at seeing the sites and enjoying the smooth, pot hole free roads and true to our kids they were thrilled to have a Tim Hortons (crazy canucks)

* Istanbul, Turkey was spent eating the delicious food, nursing my twisted ankle (I went over on my bad one again like an idiot in the middle of the street πŸ™ ) and listening to Emma express how mad she was at the idea that woman have to cover themselves in a mosque and the men do not. Love her equality stance!! The architecture is gorgeous.

* Athens & Santorini, Greece – AMAZING! We are traveling on a very slim budget and the donairs/pita wraps are our favorite food. We can all eat for $12.00, music to Trent’s ears πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰ The history lessons and ancient ruins are better than I could have imagined.

The weather has increasingly got colder and one of the kiddos said “I think we could die of hypothermia” (it is a freezing 13ΒΊC) haha.

The journey continues…. Much love!

 

Leslie Murinko SmithFabulous! Safe travels.
Renata Sofjan BranhamAwesome! Thx for the updates n keep it coming! Enjoyed all the pictures!!All we can say: we miss you guys n have fun!!!
Jody Galbraith-SchmulandMissing coaching the kids and hanging with you crazy parents watching the games πŸ˜‰ <3
Sandra MillerYou guys are such an inspiration!!!
Jody Galbraith-SchmulandYou are sweet Sandy but really if you want to do it you can, I promise you!
Sean HealeyAwesome photos. Can’t wait to hear about all of the adventures.
Jennifer Blackwell Bagley Jeez, you make my life seem so boring!!! It’s been so much fun “following” you guys! Beautiful pictures and stories!!
Jean Gramaglia Enjoying my “arm chair” travel with you…!!! Keep the pics and editorials coming!
Anne Teague Amazing guys ! What an experience for all of you xxx
Joanne Robinson Loving the photos… so glad you liked Turkey and Greece. Special places!! πŸ™‚
Lorna Jackson Great pics and thanks for sharing your adventures….take care and love to you all xx
Mark Robinson Look forward to seeing your updates , keep enjoying the experience and as ever, safe travels
Donal O’Connell Great shots of the family and mostly w/o Trent Schmuland No complaints! πŸ˜‰πŸ‘
Merv Kit Way to go! Great parents make great to get along with kids! Emmas right in her thinking, this is 2016. Did you & Emma cover up walking around?
Merv Kit I looked at pictures after talking!!!! Must be a guy thing lol
Jennifer Gracie Lovely pics – everyone looking good, what an experience. Always encouraging when no one’s lost their mind yet πŸ™‚
Glyn Morgan Looking forward to reports from country #7…..the anxiety of the last few days here seem like eons ago. Well done Team Schmu !!
Piers Morgan Hope you enjoy the rest of Europe πŸ™‚
Jody Galbraith-SchmulandEaston says it is his favorite place. No more Asia πŸ™
Rebecca ChalmersThat’s only because he hasn’t seen Australia yet!

 

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