Palace gardens in Istanbul

It is hard to believe that you can find a park filled with flowering plants, trees, fountains and water sculptures in the middle of busy Istanbul old city. It’s beautiful and calming. We visited at dusk and got the magical minutes when the park lights get switched on. Absolutely worth spending a little while here…

Ginger lemon shots for breakfast

Ginger and lemon are super healthy for most people. Making a tea with these is very refreshing. However, I find it very easy to have a ginger lemon juice ready to drink. Ingredients 125 gms ginger – peeled & cut into slices 1 big lemon – peeled and cut into wedges 5 – 8 dl…

Handicapping the handicapped

My dad started losing his eyesight as a young man due to the chemicals, heat and gas etc he was exposed to working with aircraft maintenance. In those days safety precautions like protective glasses were not a priority and employers did not really bother. By the time he retired he had lost most of his…