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I have been to many places around the world. My friend Angela has holidays in Turkey every year, and always comes back to tell me what a fantastic time that she has had. This year was her 40th birthday, she said her one wish was for me to go to Turkey with her and a few of our other friends to celebrate. How could I refuse 
I had never been to Turkey, and to be honest it had never crossed my mind to go, I am sure that I would have got around to it at some point as I want to see as much of the world as I can.
Within a day of arriving I was totally in love with the country, culture and the people! By the time I was due to go home I was really upset I didn't want to leave. Within 12 weeks I was back on the plane again for another holiday!
You may think that maybe there was a man involved somewhere along the line, but this wasn't the case. I did get close to someone after I got back, but he is not the reason for me wanting to learn about the culture.
When I got home I did lot's of research on Turkey, and then started to learn the language. When I went back in October the locals were amazed that I was able to talk to them a little. I was able to look at signs and read them, listen to people talk and pick up some of what they were saying, and even ask for things in restaurants in Turkish.
I made many friends while I was there, and really feel at home. I am now thinking of buying myself an appartment out there. Turkey is a wonderful place. I'm really looking forward to going back
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