The article narrates a touching experience of a mother-daughter trip to Bodrum, Turkey. The author reflects on their day filled with enjoyable activities, from sampling local cuisine to shopping in a bazaar. A key moment occurs when the author's mother, who developed a love for Turkish dramas during the pandemic, requests a picture in front of a Byzantine fortress reminiscent of the shows she watches. This simple request highlights the joy and bonding that emerge from shared cultural experiences, showcasing how travel can enhance familial relationships and create lasting memories.
During the pandemic, my mother became obsessed with Turkish dramas, bingeing thousands of episodes of period productions from her exercise bike and summiting the highest levels on Duolingo Turkish.
I don't think I've ever seen her smile as brightly as she did when she posed for that picture—not even at my wedding, or when my brother's kids visit.
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