Pic of the Day: September 3
Not much to look at, eh? This lonely pillar is all that remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the …
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02 Sep
Pic of the Day: September 2
Pic of the Day: September 2
Pure tourist poster time: Sharon enjoying the ultimate Mediterranean fantasy swim. For about $22, we signed up for an all-day boat trip. We cruised along undeveloped …
01 Sep
Pic of the Day: September 1
Pic of the Day: September 1
A nighttime view of the main square in Kaș (pronounced KASH). The place comes alive at night, though it’s still hot enough that I thank …
31 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 31
Pic of the Day: August 31
Switching gears now from the interior to the Mediterranean coast, here’s the view from our hotel room in Kaș, “the perfect Turkish seaside village” according …
30 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 30
Pic of the Day: August 30
This sabbatical is, in part, a test of the nomadic lifestyle. Can we travel for a year without burning out, or going bonkers? Can we …
29 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 29
Pic of the Day: August 29
The Mrs. captured this emblematic Cappadocia scene very early in the morning. She should sell this one to Turkey’s national tourist office. Early morning balloon rides …
28 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 28
Pic of the Day: August 28
In Cappadocia, living in rocks isn’t just a historical thing. The locals are still using their happy caves for storage, raising pigeons, or even for …
27 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 27
Pic of the Day: August 27
We joined an all-day sightseeing tour, led by a mild-mannered guide named Jihad. We needed to cover a lot of ground, including the Selime monastery …
26 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 26
Pic of the Day: August 26
Impressive looking rocks, eh? Ah, the raw power of nature. How did they get here? Three giant volcanoes spewed a coating of ash all over Cappadocia, …
25 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 25
Pic of the Day: August 25
Today we made our way from Europe to Asia: Istanbul to Cappadocia (Kapadokya). Cappadocia is a hugely important place in human history, as home of the …
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