Tag: turkey
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Istanbul: Time to say Goodbye
Tuesday February 17 & Wednesday February 18, 2026 The weather gods were not on my side. In stark contrast to Monday, we woke up on Tuesday morning to high winds, rain, and low temperatures. By Tuesday evening there was snow in the air. it all lasted well into Wednesday completely thwarting my plans for exploring…
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Istanbul: The Spice of Life
Monday February 16, 2026 There were two definite goals for my stay in Istanbul: the Blue Mosque and the Spice Market. The former was closed for maintenance and repair three years ago and I was intent on purchasing spices from the market including saffron. It was an auspicious day as we set out on a…
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Tempus fugit -Izmir
Saturday February 14, 2026 Happy Valentine’s Day! I know! I’m a week late in writing this post but better late than never! Saturday morning was vibrant with sunlight and a refreshing breeze s we set out to explore the city. Izmir is a growing modern metropolis with many historic features. One of those is its…
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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…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground 