Borobudur Temple is a spectacular 9th century Buddhist temple. Most tours leave at 4am and include watching the sunrise behind the temple, but I chose a 5am departure time for a lower price. And an extra hour of sleep. I rolled out of bed at 4am to get ready,...
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Avignon, France: A Mostly-Photo Gallery
Cirali, Turkey: Out and about
I’ve wandered around Cirali, Turkey for a few days now and thought you might enjoy a photo essay of life here. Of course, most of my life involves working at my laptop. People sometimes forget that this isn’t a vacation and I’m not a tourist. But those photos would...
Cirali, Turkey: A cabin in the woods
I’ve moved on to Cirali, Turkey, where I’m staying in a lovely cabin in the woods. I am traveling solo again. Antalya — at least the part we were in — reminded me of Florida. Lots of high-rise concrete buildings, no charm. Now I’m in Cirali (pronounced CHEER-uh-lee), in a...
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace
We were awed by the harem at Topkapi Palace, and by the treasures on display there.
Turkish Food: Everything in Istanbul is delicious.
Turkish food: Succulent lamb. Pastries with dried fruits, nuts, figs and honey. Tea with sugar. Flabreads. Olives. Tangy, peppery red Sumac seasoning. Everything in Istanbul is delicious. Street foods are plentiful and appetizing, including doner, mussels, borek, and more.
Mayday: Tear Gas in Istanbul
On Mayday in Istanbul, we had a front row seat to watch world events unfold. The area in front of our picture window became in important piece of ground in the battle between protesters and police. Protesters were determined to reach Taksim Square to commemorate last year’s events, but tens...
Livin’ it up in London!
My ten days in London were such a whirlwind that I haven’t even had time to post. I enjoyed the London area more than I even expected to and had a delightful time there. Cat-sitting in exchange for an apartment meant I could afford tickets to the Globe to...
Belgium!
In Belgium, I fell behind on my blogging because I was so busy visiting with my friend Hannelore (pronounced “Hannah Lora”) and her 3 year old son. And after they left, I was busy getting caught up on work! So here’s a condensed photo post of Leuven. It’s a...
Last day in Cadiz
It’s my last day in Cadiz, so I went for a long walk and brought back pastries and inspiration. My head is so full of stories I can’t possibly write them down fast enough. If I weren’t so excited about the people I get to see in Belgium and...