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Since arriving in Istanbul back in June I had secretly started a countdown to my return back to Chicago. Moving here was a major life change and there was a lot of adjustments I had to make moving halfway across the world. I was looking forward to returning home. The day was arriving and two days before leaving Istanbul I finally felt at home.

My trip home to Chicago was all that I could have wanted it to be. I was able to eat the savory foods I had missed and spend time with family and friends. It was fun to tell others about my experiences here in Istanbul and about all my relationships here. All those stories brought me to realize that this is where I belong for the time.

Now I am back "home" and have really come to enjoy my new city!

Here are just a few photos from my trip home...(my camera was replaced, hooray!)



Me and Allie, I love her!



Maggie and me!



Super sleepover with the girls!



I was able to walk Morgan to her first day of 1st grade!



taco's from Garcia's with Javi, yummy!



BBQ Pork sandwich, which I will never have in Turkey :(



She is the prettiest little girl, EVER! and I LOVE her!



One last stop before the airport...Target with the Rills! Thanks for the ride!



Made it back home the next day just in time for the sunset...thanks Lenka for helping me get home!

Until next time...