6 - Turkish Hospitality

I can't say enough about Turkish hospitality. I heard it was legendary, but I was still surprised at the generosity and kindness that was shown to me in Turkey.

When you visit someone, if for an hour or a couple days, they treat you like royalty. Every time I visited a Turkish home I was offered tea, treats, and incredible meals.

When the term ended and I had to leave my dorm, I needed to stay somewhere for three nights. Without hesitation, two of my Turkish friends offered to put me up - making beds for me and even giving me awesome dinners and breakfasts. When it was time for me to leave, my friends came with me on the hour long trip to the airport, carrying all my heavy luggage for me, and kept me company until it was time for my flight.

I've learned a lot about hospitality and generosity from my stay in Turkey, and will now try to make more of an effort be hospitable and open to visitors in Canada.