20/09/2023
“Ladies
All of you.
I honestly cannot tell you how much this trip has meant to me. I know “it’s business” but to me it really isn’t “just business” I really hope you can see that.
Thankyou for trusting me and sticking with me even through the hiccups.
3 and a half years ago I had my job, my passion … my identity ripped out from under me.
It nearly broke me.
I had dreamt of doing groups and showing people not only our magnificent world but the people and the cultures for so long.
I don’t just want you to see a country. I want you to feel a country. Feel the heart and souls of the people living there. Enjoy the food and wine, walk the streets, support those working so hard to provide for their families. Be a human… who loves humans.
Respect their beliefs and customs and appreciate life in a way that you maybe haven’t before.
Turkey is a country that captured my heart - the landscape, the ruins, the coast, the food but above all the people. Their welcoming hospitality and acceptance.
It was a no brainer which country to visit first.
Kath and Jen - you guys have always believed in me and what I Could achieve. Especially when I didn’t believe in myself. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart!
Furkan - I could not have asked for a better guide. I have certainly hit the Jackpot.
You and Murat have made this trip so much more than I expected.
I have adored getting to know you, competing with you and taking the p**s with each other.
Your knowledge is beyond anything I could hope for and I admire you so very much.
You are such a beautiful friend and I cannot wait to have you Hazal and Eliz come to visit in Australia.
This is just the start for us. Together we can show people history, culture, a good time, love and acceptance. We can change things! Person by person.
I hope and I believe you have all Loved your time here in Turkey.
I’m so sad it has come to an end.
This is a trip I will treasure in my heart forever. “