Post Office Woes

Bosphorus Ferry Tour
Originally uploaded by kden604.

So I was down at the post office this morning and trying to mail two packages. One was a telephone to Kadir in Ankara that I borrowed and the other was some misc trinkets and stuff for my parents.

First thing to know is that the Turkish Post Office inspects all packages. They go through them and open everything.

Spice Baazar package not allowed.
Turkish Delight... not allowed??
20 Euro worth of coins and bills that I've gathered through Eastern Europe... Nope... Can't send any currency in the mail.

To top it off I accidently dropped something and it smashed on the marble floor... it was quite cheap but still I thought it was annoying considering I only purchased it 20 minutes prior.

So my package ended up being less than great.... Consider half of its contents couldn't be mailed. As for the mobile, luckily I have friends here that can send it... Why can they send it?? Beats me.

But not to dwell on the post office I bought some worry beads today... haha I got a set and also got a giant set for my Dad, they are a cool hobby to spin them around when you are bored or just a trinket in the hand.

I purchased these PRIOR to going to the post office lol... I didn't run out and get them afterwards.

I'm going to meet Semih in about an hour in Taksim so I am already here, just killing time for a little while and having this sugar bread thing.

Tonight I'll go over to the four seasons later in the evening and say goodbye to all of the friends I've made there and perhaps share in a toast of raki.