Journal Entry 10: Sore Legs and a Ton of Turkish Food

I will be honest, after all the walking from London, I woke up feeling like I was hit by a double decker bus.  I guess that is what walking almost ten miles will do to my body.  However, Ryan and I both agreed that it was worth it.  By walking as much as we did we felt like we were really able to get a better sense for the city. 

After getting ready, Ryan and I headed out to get some lunch we decided to go to a sushi place that was recommended to us as Ryan has never tried sushi before and it is my favorite food on the entire planet.  I will give Ryan credit on this trip, he has eagerly stepped outside of his comfort zone in many ways, even through the food he has eaten.  Needless to say, Ryan did not enjoy the sushi even remotely, but I was proud that he tried it.  Next, we ventured off to find some old bookstores to get some souvenirs.  During this adventure we randomly bumped into Melissa and we all went over to the market located in town.  While there, I stopped off to get some tea for Susan and I, as well as a box for our friend Tiffany.

After returning home, I relaxed for a while and Skyped with Susan before getting dinner.  I decided that I also wanted to have a culinary adventure and tried the Turkish restaurant down the street from my accommodations.  I went in having no idea what I would order, but once there I ordered the lamb shank and rice, as well as a pita salad for take away.  When I watched the employee pack up my food I realized he had given me a gigantic portion of food that he had to contain in a tin serving platter (that was extremely hot).  I was shocked that I had this much food for as reasonably as it was priced.  It wasn't until I got home and unloaded the contents of my bags that I noticed there were two forks packed into them.  So basically, I ordered the equivalent of two humans worth of food.  Oh well, more leftovers for me! :)

While the day was low on activities, as I mostly lounged about, (though I did enjoy watching a jazz band at the pub next door).  It was nice to have a culinary adventure!  I am going to continue to push myself to make the most of this experience and am considering taking a train to Manchester next weekend.  I have also heard rumor that there is a medieval town about 12 miles outside of town that you can access via bus.  I think that could be an interesting adventure as well.  We will see what I decide to do, but I cannot wait to see where this adventure takes me!