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We went to a family gathering yesterday to celebrate two summer weddings.   It was a fun get-together with family we don't get the opportunity to see very often.  Alan and Erin came home from Turkey for their wedding.  Alan gave me this Turkish tea glass and saucer. 

Turkish tea is "cay", pronounced the same as chai.  Turkish people drink tea out of these traditional "inci beli" glasses.  In Turkey tea is free after every meal, and while you are haggling over goods.

The bead is a Turkish Evil Eye.  "It is a traditional gift given to bring luck to the wearer.  Bring an evil eye with you wherever you go to ward off danger, evil thoughts and jealousy from those around you." 

Interesting Turkey fun facts.  Thank you Alan and Erin!