Spa Alex

This is Jess and I'm writing a tribute to my red bearded angel. I'm surprised that I can actually type as my muscles are so relaxed from the massage I just received. After 3 weeks of no hot water in our apartment (this is not a Turkey thing, more of a Jess-not-feeling-like-hot-water-is-a-necessary thing to repair) hot showers have become something divine. Elsa and I came over this morning to Alex's pad which is delightfully empty right now. He prepared a fabulous breakfast of eggs with onions, tomatoes, sausage of some sort, yogurt, juice, simit with nutella and honey and coffee for us. With Gypsy Kings playing in the background, we luxuriated enjoying the feeling of breakfast with family. Then the spa began. First, lengthy hot showers with various accouterments. Next the spa master himself spoke gently to us as he massaged each of our tired muscles. I want all of you that are far away and reading Alex's blog to know that we LOVE him here in Istanbul!