Istanbul
12 Mayıs 2024, Türkiye ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We wandered about Istanbul visiting museums and mosques; they are everywhere and the call to prayers 5 times a day are in stereo, but not coordinated in words or sounds, and in competition in who canOkumaya devam et
Taking the night train...
14–15 May 2024, Türkiye ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We spent our last days in Istanbul visiting Topkapi Castle, the Blue Mosque, the Science & Technology Museum, a library, the Grand Bazaar (more like a busy mall 🤯😐) and took a ferry to the AsianOkumaya devam et
Bulgaria: Plovdiv & Sofia
15–20 May 2024, Bulgaristan ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We took walking tours in both cities which were wonderful in explaining history, architecture, and ruins. In one corner of Plovdiv, there were 5 different eras of architecture from Roman to presentOkumaya devam et
Pleven, Bulgaria
20–21 May 2024, Bulgaristan ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We went to the Sofia airport to rent a car and set off for Pleven. The scenery was lovely - forested mountains, fertile farms. The highway was both multi-lane and country roads with a lot of truckOkumaya devam et
Ruse, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania
21–23 May 2024, Bulgaristan ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Our departure from Pleven was delayed as our car was blocked in! The hotel reception lady was in a tizzy trying to determine who owned the van and calling the police or tow company to remove it. InOkumaya devam et
2 castles and Brasov, Romania
23 Mayıs 2024, Romanya ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
It was an early start for the the bus tour to Peles Castle , Brasov and 🧛🏻♂️Dracula's Castle as we had to be at the meeting point by 0720. We left the hotel in a sprinkling of rain,Okumaya devam et
Bucharest to Ruse to Sofia
24 Mayıs 2024, Romanya ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We weren't catching the van back to Bulgaria until 4:15 p.m. so we lounged at the hotel and chatted with a German fellow. There was mutual admiration as he had been to Van. Is. last summer and lovedOkumaya devam et
Thessaloniki, Greece ❤🇬🇷
26 Mayıs 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We left Sofia by bus and traveled through gorgeous scenery along a river, through a canyon and past farms. As we got closer to Greece, I felt a shift. Whether it was the incredible blue sky or theOkumaya devam et
Heraklion, Crete
29 Mayıs 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We flew into Heraklion after taking the standing room only bus to Thessaloniki Airport where the security decided my 4" nail file was a dangerous weapon, but not my 10" knitting needles!🤯 TheOkumaya devam et
More rocks, statues, frescoes...
30 Mayıs 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We visited both the Archeological Museum and Knossos, the Minoan Palace built around 1900 BC and is associated with the Greek myth of the Minotaur. The museum was by far the better of the two as itOkumaya devam et
😍🏖Matala
31 Mayıs 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We rented a car from Heraklion Airport but had difficulty finding it amongst the multitude of rental companies! We were finally on our way and for once, no wrong turns! Straight south between bothOkumaya devam et
Matala 2
1 Haziran 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We'd decided to do the hike up and over to the Red sand beach so after a coffee on our porch and a sweet treat at Mama's Bakery, we set off climbing the stairs to the trail. It was a rocky, dusty pathOkumaya devam et
Matala caves to Chania's old town
2 Haziran 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Is there a better way to start the day than breakfast sweet treats and coffee on the beach? On a ⛵ perhaps. I watched the morning unfold while waiting for the Caves to open. A few early kayakers andOkumaya devam et
Chania's treasures
3 Haziran 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Chania has a wonderful Maritime Museum with artifacts and models, sea specimens, and stories of Crete's WWII occupation and resistance. One piece that struck me was a Cretan wedding dress made from aOkumaya devam et
Last days on Crete
4–6 Haz 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We left Chania after stopping at the grocery store for some breakfast and enjoying it at the beach. It wasn't long before we were on the long beach before Rethimno and as we were the only ones as farOkumaya devam et
Revisiting favourites
7–9 Haz 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Before heading to the marina to sort, gather, dispose and repack everything for the trip home, we walked through the Preveza marina to check if acquaintances were there (no, gone sailing) then alongOkumaya devam et
Homeward bound
9–10 Haz 2024, Yunanistan ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Our last day in Greece we spent driving back to Athens via Delphi. We left Lefkada and traveled a familiar route to Antirro but instead of the bridge or ferry, we stayed on the north side and droveOkumaya devam et











































































































































































GezginBeing rubbed and scrubbed sounds great! I wonder if it was in one of the Roman bath houses?
Gezgin
I do remember those yummy shops - no desserts after a meal in a restaurant- you have to go to another place - and what a choice!
GezginSounds exciting