Mosque-n' it

One of my favorite things to do in the local area is go to the huge park surrounding the big mosque in Adana. Adana, on the whole, is not a very pretty city. But this park is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I think you will agree after looking at these pictures (below):

One of the boys most dearest friends: William (Stebs' son). William is probably bigger buds with Elijah but either way, they are three peas in a pod when they get together.

William and Elijah playing in the fountain

And cheesin' it up for the camera

Peter and Sarahbee also joined us. Peter is just getting in on the boy's club. We couldn't believe all four of them willingly posed for this photo.

Patty came too -- there she is trying to capture the four boys playing in the fountain.

I have been so blessed in all the places I have lived to make such wonderful friends. Turkey has been no exception. Stebbs and Sarahbee are two of the most beautiful people I have ever met.

Can you see the mosque in the background?

Here's a closer look if you couldn't see it before. I love how Stebbs said it. Playdates are a bit different here in Turkey!

You can just barely see a figure off to the left of this picture (behind Isaac's back.) A group of teenage boys was approaching wanting to get some photos of the Americans. This is pretty typical whenever we venture away from the Base. Tourists aren't very common in the Adana area, and we are quite the novelty. We took a few photos but didn't give our names so they could add us on Facebook as they requested.