A group of Bostonian people some of whom are relatives, forty years old friends and even strangers never met before made a trip to the ancient lands of Turkey and to the seas of dialogue and friendship.

From the first day of the journey in Istanbul through the cities of Izmir, Konya, Kayseri and Cappadocia, every moment was made very delightful and full of pleasant not only by the diversity of Anatolian cultures and cuisine but also by the generosity and warmth of the local families.

It was a truly wonderful and unique experience for our guests from Boston and hosts living in Turkey. The trip was made possible by the courtesy of Executive Director of the Peace Islands Institute and Edward De More (CEO of the Boston Global Bridges Institute).