Destination: Turkey

Conception

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 | By letsgetgoing | Views [298]

So we have made the decision, I gave notice today (they now have two months to find some one to take my place) and we will start on our vaccinations next weekend. Where to go, what to do, it is all a little overwhelming. We have decided to take at least ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Leaving Istanbul - Mon 1 Oct

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 | By col_n_sue | Views [742]

We spent our last nıght ın Istanbul on the Bosphorous.  The Bosphorous at sunset ıs hard to beat as an experıence, and at about $1 ıt appeals to my budget also.  The Bosphorous Brıdge whıch joıns Europe and Asıa remınds me of the Golden Gate and covers ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Istanbul

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 | By col_n_sue | Views [1129] | Comments [1]

Its Frıday - we,ve been in Istanbul for 2 days havıng a great tıme and walked about 50km!  Istanbul ıs an ınterestıng cıty but buılt on a hılls whıch we have walked up and down numerous tımes (excuse the letter ı - there are two on thıs keyboard - ı ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Gallery 20

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Photo Gallery

Ankara to Istanbul

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Views [943]

Article 16 Istanbul Turkey   We arose late dawdled over Breakfast and then watched Fiddler-on the-Roof to fill in timer.   Check-out time is 1200 but our plane does not depart until 1500.   Finally, movie ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Gallery: Gallery 18

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Gallery 17

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Photo Gallery

Airport Hotel Ankara

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Views [904]

Article 15 Ankara & Buyuk AnadolU Hotel   Patricia was up early to finish her packing…I managed to sneak another thirty minutes before the need to pee drove me from the bed!   A light breakfast of instant soup and toothpaste ... Read more >

Tags: Airports and Qantas

Talking Turkey

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Views [1115]

Article Fourteen Turkey 20 Sept. 2007 Once again, as we near the end of the week, we decided to have yet another rest day.   We planned to clear our Journal and Internet promises and look at paying any bills and checking ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Top Of The Ilgas Mountain

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Views [1156]

  Article Thirteen Top of the Mountain/Ilgas Resort Grounds Wednesday 19 th Sept.   Today was declared a ‘day-of-rest’ by the Dragon Lady Driver…The basic fuel cost, mountainous roads and the fact that ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Gallery: Gallery 16

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Teddy Li-Bear-ian

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Photo Gallery

Li-Bear-ian's story

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Views [568]

Teddy Li-Bear-ian has been across Russia by train and ship, visited Hungary and is now in Turkey - here are a few pics of his progress.

Tags: Misadventures

Black Sea Coast

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Views [992] | Comments [1]

Article Twelve Black Sea Coast Left a little bit later this morning because we had some sausages, bought yesterday, to cook for breakfast.   That done and cleaned up I tried to change some US$ at reception…no money until ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Gallery 15

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 | By patlynne | Photo Gallery