Well, I have been in Turkey for four years but still find it difficult to talk to people. However, I am learning Turkish and I want to know more about a very warm and friendly people. I did not they were at first, but I do think so now! Weekends I go bird-watching to get away from the English-speaking environments and to discover the 'real Turkey'. I like to be alone by the lakes of Central Anatolia, but sometimes I take with me a few friends. I must admit that - with age - I have become a very private person. Maybe I need somebody to make me more sociable ... which is a very strange thing for a teacher.