My visit in Bahri's house has been exquisite. I did not travel to Istanbul this time for pleasure. I came here to write a novel whose ending takes place in Turkey. I needed a space that would provide the environment where reality and fiction could be merged together. Also I needed a place where I could be isolated and could be provided with peace and quiet. Bahri's place has done all of these. The apartment is very well ventilated and has a lot of natural sunlight. The terrace has a magnificent view of the sea of Marmara. The pictures he puts in his advertisement does not do any justice to this sight. There are supermarkets, coffee shops,small shops, banks and anything you could need within a block of his place. A few blocks from his apartment is the port that connects Asia with Europe. The bus stop is very close. The bus will bring you to the Marmaris metro stop. From there you are connected to all the network of metro lines. To top all of these, Bahri and his family have spoiled me and treated me like Sultan. When I least expect Bahri's wife climbs up all the way to the penthouse (which is where I am staying) to bring me pastries, pies and other delicious snacks. With the help of their eldest daughter they made a barbecue that will last in my memory for ever. They brought me a very comfortable chair to the terrace so I could pleasantly enjoy my reading. They also brought a desk so I could do my writing in my computer. I am very certain that I will always carry these Turkish generosity and welcoming with me. I have confirmed this today and thirty years ago when I came to Turkey for the first time.