Also, can you bring me back some rugs and pottery?

Also, can you bring me back some rugs and pottery?

Sure!

OK, I'll have to get some pants then. Man, I hate buying pants!

I bought a bunch of lightweight pants/longsleeved shirts for Thailand, because the culture is very modest there. If you look at North Face, REI, Sierra Trading Post, etc., it shouldn't be too difficult. I liked my North Face cargo pants [link] -- lightweight and fast-drying, zip-off pant legs, and ties at the shin to make it easier to roll up. Perfect for white-water rafting, hiking, etc. Also got pants from REI and Ex Officio. Ex Officio pants did not fit quite stylishly but they make good lightweight, quick-drying longsleeved shirts & underwear. (We only carried carry-on sized bags for the three-week trip.)

Jesse, how do you feel about thrift store clothing?

Zipoffs are another good option.

Thanks, bon. I don't really wear shorts, so wouldn't get those exact ones, but I hadn't thought of that kind of store.

In some churches in Greece women in pants are not allowed. In most of these places, IME, there are rent-a-skirts available (often in fact free, not for rent). Very loose elastic waist skirts you can put on over your pants or whatever. I can't recall any mosques in Turkey where clothing was an issue, but I was in Turkey in March, so never scantily clad. You do have to take your shoes off; no holey socks!

Basically, anyplace that sees regular tourists will either be pretty lax, or have a ready-made solution to the clothing issue, in my experience in both Greece and Turkey. Very entrepreneurial countries, you know.

Jesse, how do you feel about thrift store clothing?

I feel great about thrift store clothing, less so about thrift store shopping. I like to identify exactly what I want to buy, go see if it fits, and buy it! I hate shopping.

Basically, anyplace that sees regular tourists will either be pretty lax, or have a ready-made solution to the clothing issue, in my experience in both Greece and Turkey.

That's interesting to hear. It's hiliarious, because I really am a modest dresser for this country! I hardly ever show my upper arms or knees. But I'd hate to sit outside somewhere while the rest of the group goes in...

Jesse, don't forget to pick up a pretty headscarf to cover your hair. That was one of my favorite purchases in Istanbul. Also, if you're taking requests, I would love some Turkish Delight!

Jesse, don't forget to pick up a pretty headscarf to cover your hair.

Yeah, that's in the instructions, too. I'm sure I have a scarf.