Turkey

Well its almost been a month I think since I last wrote. I am now in Turkey preparing for the upcoming competition and everything has been going fairly well. Im happy, Im healthy and getting fit to fight in just under two weeks. The time has gone by so quickly it felt like only yesterday I was back in Perth. Over here in Turkey, my boyfriend, Bahri Tanrikulu (2004 Olympic silver medallist)is getting me fit and ready to fight. We train each night between 1.5 and 2 hours and morning fitness sessions. My main female training partner is Azize who is his sister (European Champion) and there are plenty of others around who are willing to have a brawl with me. The aggressive nature of training is something I am enjoying and adding it to my game plan. Tough mind, tough heart and no tears! Hopefully you will see something new and exciting at the next competition from me. Look forward to giving you more positive updates! Above is a picture of Bahri and I and then his sister. I have had such a wonderful time here with him and his family. I love them so much! I've experienced many things here other than training and just to name a few I would say: living in trees houses on the mountain tops for a few days, Bayram (which is an islamic holiday where you basically eat alot of sweets, some sheep and also visit people), and I learnt how to play Tavla and Chess properly! ...oh and just to let you all know......I am yet to find someone here who likes my vegetmite as much as I do!!! How can someone not LOVE vegemite!