Tag: travel
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Datça & Knidos
Friday February 06, 2026 We packed up and said goodbye to our little perch on the side of the mountain near Kalkan and headed north-west to the Datça Peninsula and the town of Datça. Before we began the three hour trip, I took some parting shots. It is a truly beautiful place. It was particularly…
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Patara: an ancient port & windy beach
Thursday February 05, 2026 Türkiye is a country overflowing in archeological sites. The area where we have been staying is home to the former Lycean capital city Patara and a modern day beach of the same name. It’s a popular destination in the hot months and not so much in the winter. It was a…
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St. Nicholas of Myra
Wednesday February 04, 2026 Yes, the commercialized secular Santa Claus originated in the ancient city of Myra, Türkiye in the person of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. Today, the original church of St.Nicholas is a well preserved museum/ruin. It dates from the 8th century CE onward although there has been a church on the site…
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From Sky to Sea
Tuesday February 03, 2026 Tuesday dawned bright blue, in so many shades of blue. From the sky, to the sea, to the swimming pool, the brilliant sunshine carved out more shades of blue than one could count. We have a resident ginger kitty cat, very pregnant, very hungry, very demanding. I call her Missy and…
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Historic Kaş
Sunday February 01, 2026 Kaş is a seaside town on the Mediterranean coast in south western Türkiye. We are staying about 40 minutes north of the town and only need to take a right hand turn at the end of the driveway and follow a circuitous paved road down the mountain…lots of fun first thing…
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Ephesus – city of cats & dogs
Saturday January 31, 2026 The focus of Friday January 30 was the celebrated archeological site of the city dedicated to the goddess Artemis: Ephesus. It is hard to imagine today the importance of this port city in the ancient world. Today, it is completely landlocked the once vibrant port filled in by silt and the…
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Daybreak in Istanbul, Türkiye
Saturday January 31, 2026 Yes, dear reader, there has been a complete and total change of scene! Believe your eyes! My winter travel adventure has shifted from Portugal to the beautiful and magical land of Türkiye. Arrived in Istanbul the evening of Wednesday January 28 to meet up with my friend Mahmood from Iran. He…
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From Évora to Estoi
Sunday January 25, 2026 Yes, I’m currently “at home” in Estoi still banging on about my trip to Évora! It was well worth the journey and I plan to return. There is so much to explore including the nearby neolithic sites Almendes Cromlech and Almendes Menhir. Learning a little about the history of Évora gave…
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Évora: Past & Present
Friday January 23, 2026 Évora was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 giving international recognition to its unique history and historical value. Its history dates back more than five milenia with its roots in an early Celtici settlement known as Ebora. The Old Town is partially surrounded by well preserved medieval walls and…
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ROAD TRIP: DESTINATION ÉVORA
Thursday January 22, 2026 Road trips in Portugal always have their ups and downs, literally! Especially when the route is N2 from Estoi to Évora. Until one reaches the Alentejo plateau, the two lane highway twists, turns and undulates its way through valleys and over narrow and high hill tops. Lots of fun! I set…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground 