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 …
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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 …
24 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 24
Pic of the Day: August 24
One of the joys of Istanbul is wandering around its many famous markets. The massive Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar get all the attention, …
23 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 23
Pic of the Day: August 23
The height of cultural insensitivity: a bunch of infidels chowing down on Istanbul’s famous grilled fish sandwiches, balik ekmek. In the middle of the day. …
22 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 22
Pic of the Day: August 22
Wireless internet for the holy month of Ramadan (or Ramazan, as they say in Turkey). A welcome addition to the huge street party after sundown …
21 Aug
Pic of the Day: August 21
Pic of the Day: August 21
Is it Greek, or is it Turkish? Apologies to all my feta-lovin’ friends, but it looks like a slam dunk for the Turkish side: the …
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