Evsahibi Aile (Host Family)

Today I found out who my host family is today and I will be studying in the city of Aydın for ten month. My host family consist of a Father (47), a Mother (45), a Brother (18), and Sister (12).
I'm so excited to meet them in person and my host brother has already contacted me, who speaks great English by the way.

Aydın is a small city in the province of Aydın and is about 100 km away from the Mediterranean sea.

 

Some interesting facts about Aydin from my research:

• Aydın has been conquered and rebuilt over the centuries by Thracians, Spartans, Romans, Selijuks and Ottomans.
• Aydın is famous for its figs and is one of its main exports.
• The builder of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Anthemius, is from Aydın.
•  Aydın is located in the Heart of the lower valley of the Büyük Manderes River.
• Turkeys Prime Minister from 1950 to 1960 Adnan Menderes is from Aydın.

The countryside outside the city.

Ancient Roman ruins nearby the city.

 

  

Aerial view of the city. 

I want to thank my host family for welcoming me into their home for the next year of my life and I look forward to meeting them in person.

Best,
Kyle