As we left the harbor for the last time, my faithful retinue of dogs surrounded us, and proceeded to escort me out the gate. These guys were always super happy to see me and would sprint my direction whenever they saw me approaching. Maybe it's because I fed them whatever snacks I had carried for that very purpose..
This little guy was my favorite. He was there every single time I entered or exited the harbor, and was so sweet!
Matt and I boarded the train to Colombo, and were favored with fine weather and beautiful views of the ocean.
We hung out in Colombo for the rest of the day, then made our way by bus to the airport. After a stressful time convincing the airline that our bags really would fit in the overhead, we boarded the plane with relief. Our first flight took us from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. After a short layover we boarded our second and last plane to Istanbul, Turkey. This flight took us over a wide variety of landscapes, from deserts to snowy mountains to the green forests of Turkey itself.
Finally, we arrived! After a short shuttle ride, we were deposited in the bustling Taksim Square.
Hello, Turkey, Europe, and cold weather!
