Part 2…Ten year ago as we headed to Izmir, Turkey to see the ancient city of Ephasus…Oh, the crowd!
The main reason we dislike visiting popular tourist sites is the crowds. It is uncomfortable to squeeze through amongst the people and...
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Part 1…Ten year ago as we headed to Izmir, Turkey to see the ancient city of Ephasus…
Gosh, it's hard to believe it was ten years ago that we sailed to Izmir, Turkey, for a tour of the ancient...
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Is worldwide travel safe at this time?
Flowers blooming in the yard here in the Korovesi neighborhood, here in Savusavu. After yesterday's warnings from the US State Department, and...
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Ephesus Turkey ruins, history, and a very odd touch of modern day…What?…A fashion show!…
Here we are, in front of more historic ruins, Ephesus. This photo is rather similar to the photo of us in front...
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Izmir, Turkey excursion today…Off to see Ephesus…Rioting in the area…
For news on Izmir, Turkey, please click here. Last evening, as our ship the Norwegian Spirit, pulled away from the pier in...
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Istanbul, Turkey…Story and photos…
Mosques and churches are abundant in Istanbul. What a view of Istanbul! The contrast between old and new is breathtaking...
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Sea day…On our way to Mykonos Greece, arriving in the morning…
No photos today due to poor Internet connection on a sea day with many passengers on the ship using WiFi. On our...
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