The last few days in Istanbul were quiet. I ventured outside between cloud bursts, but the rain continued. Stormy skies provide a dramatic backdrop for photos, but it’s not fun in a torrential downpour. After ignoring it, thinking the storms would blow over, mother nature won. I succumbed to the weather. The rain caused disruption […]
Istanbul’s Sunday covid curfew, excluding tourists, lasts all day, so it’s a perfect time to explore the massive city with less-crowded streets. The weather was fantastic, and I spent the day walking in Galata, Fatih, and Sultanahmet, enjoying streetart, Galata Tower, Fatih Mosque, the Spice Bazaar, and Hagia Sophia. Galata Understanding Istanbul’s neighborhoods, quarters, and […]
I’ve been in Istanbul for over a week, and am beginning to adjust. It’s a huge, fast-moving city (15.5 million) with many districts and neighborhoods to explore. I’ve barely grazed the surface, but am making progress. Today, I visited Kadıköy, across the Bosphorus Strait on the Asian side. Google Maps Failure Google Maps threw me […]
Enjoying every moment of my quiet Oregon respite!
We’ll be there in three weeks 😀
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Really hope we can meet up while you’re here! I’ve been disgustingly lazy since returning to my comfortable little place but looking forward to more adventure soon. Hope your time in the US is fantastic Gwen!
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That would be great. We are coming straight up the coast. I’m thinking of writing a post about it. Readers might throw in some hints.
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Can’t remember if this is your first visit to California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska – if so, you can cross it off your bucket list, or not… Somehow I NEVER got Africa of my list and there are still so many countries to visit!
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Every picture was absolutely beautiful!
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Looks like a lovely place to rest and relax before another venture.
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