Turkish for Turkeys

I have to admit that getting up early is not my ideal Saturday morning routine, but this week's meeting proved to be a stint in hilarity.  While attempting to "teach" us some Turkish, Dr. Hazan unleashed some of his wild and crazy antics.  I'm more thrilled than ever to be going on this trip.  This group of travelers is eclectic and spirited.

Here's the Turkish I learned and can use:

merhaba

It means hello.  I got nothing else.  So I will be running around Turkey in June saying hello! to everyone and smiling.  Smiles are universal... thank Allah.