Category Archives: Turkey

Mega-sized, even then

Posted on October 24, 2015 by simpletravelourway

The first time we set eyes on the Roman Coliseum we were stunned at the sheer size of the place. The Colisuem held up to 80,000 spectators. What an amazing undertaking for a building project erected between 70-80 A.D.! We’ve … Continue reading →

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Viewing World Cup Soccer as we traveled

Posted on July 31, 2014 by simpletravelourway

It ended in Crete, Greece. We walked a few meters down our alley to the neighborhood bistro, Olga Gusto. Not our usual activity at 10pm. The owner waved to us with a smile and beckoned us to take front row … Continue reading →

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Thousands of tiny stones and glass

Posted on June 9, 2012 by simpletravelourway

The immense stone columns at archaeological sites may be the first thing you notice, but, then, the tiny bits of stone and glass forming the ancient mosaics draw you in for a careful study.  Mosaics are a clear depiction of … Continue reading →

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Change of Plans

Posted on June 3, 2012 by simpletravelourway

An important rule of travel: don’t always stick to your plans.  We were headed off to a restaurant in the early evening when we rounded the corner and saw the light was perfect for photographing the Blue Mosque and Aya … Continue reading →

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Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling

Posted on May 29, 2012 by simpletravelourway

The six of us were on a day cruise off Bodrum, Turkey in the Aegean Sea.  We’d been lounging on deep blue mats soaking up the warm sun, enjoying the sea breezes, lulled into a deep calm.  Totally relaxed. Faintly, … Continue reading →

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Up, up and away

Posted on May 27, 2012 by simpletravelourway

Somewhere we read that the two best places for viewing from a hot air balloon are Cappadocia in Turkey and the great migration of animals in Africa.  We were in Cappadocia for four days with our cousins.  Here was our … Continue reading →

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Baby Storks

Posted on May 25, 2012 by simpletravelourway

Where we’re from there aren’t any storks.  OK, we’re not counting the mythical storks who bring babies to loving families.  So, it was a surprise to arrive in Selcuk, Turkey, site of the famous archaeological site, Ephesus, and discover storks. … Continue reading →

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18 degrees Centigrade

Posted on May 22, 2012 by simpletravelourway

Eighteen degrees Centigrade (64 degrees Fahrenheit) may be a fine air temperature, but it doesn’t make sea water warm enough to swim in early May. Normally we wouldn’t give swimming a second thought at that temperature.  BUT.  Here we were … Continue reading →

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Feeling the Power

Posted on May 17, 2012 by simpletravelourway

We read that the last remaining of the three grandest temples of Greece is the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, Turkey. The construction of the temple was started in the 7th Century BC. Wars, earthquakes and abandonment have followed in … Continue reading →

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Splitting costs = An upgrade

Posted on May 11, 2012 by simpletravelourway

Look at it this way. Traveling with six has its advantages. We knew we wanted to spend a day on a cruise in the Aegean. Had we not been with friends, our choice would have been what we alone could … Continue reading →

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