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- Day 2
- Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:05 PM
- ☀️ 52 °F
- Altitude: 367 ft
TurkeyIstanbul Airport41°15’36” N 28°44’34” E
Did You Know...
March 28, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
That Subway has Potato Wedges.. and that they are delicious drizzled with their Honey Mustard Sauce? Yummy 😋
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- Day 2
- Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:13 PM
- ☀️ 52 °F
- Altitude: 433 ft
- TurkeyIstanbul Airport41°15’42” N 28°44’18” E
Istanbul, Again...
March 28, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
I'm now conveniced that when I take my final trip it will be through IST. Unlike the Qatar Airways employee who lied and told me that due to "Corona" Pakistan was not issuing eVisa on Arrival, thanksRead more
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 3:33 AM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 1,778 ft
PakistanIslamabad International Airport33°33’30” N 72°49’60” E
Hello, Pakistan
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
eVisa on arrival is available to citizens from about 50 countries (with more to come) despite "Corona" and the lie I was told by Qatar Airways. Simply present your ETA email and wait a few minutes andRead more
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 6:07 AM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 1,873 ft
- PakistanDhok Madras33°37’60” N 72°55’6” E
Kyhber Lodge 2
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
After chasing my tail trying to track down a reserved rental car, I give up and take a 900PKR official taxi to Khyber Lodge. Interestingly, the unofficial taxi cab drivers wanted 1500-2000PKR. Ouch!
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 1:45 PM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 1,873 ft
- PakistanDhok Madras33°37’60” N 72°55’6” E
Words Of Wisdom...
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
And some of Pakistan legends on display in the common areas of Khyber Lodge.
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 6:48 PM
- 🌙 75 °F
- Altitude: 1,870 ft
- PakistanRamna 7-333°42’54” N 73°4’1” E
Did I Get Zonged...
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
A 6hr.."Jet Lag Nap" that begins at 7am and I feel up to another rental car attempt. Not meant to be, I Uber into Islamabad to get connected. After a 20 minute process that involves my passport andRead more
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 6:56 PM
- 🌙 75 °F
- Altitude: 1,873 ft
- PakistanRamna 7-333°42’54” N 73°4’0” E
A Sweet Stop..
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
A fried bread, a pastry filled with meat and a "Trail Mix with Coconut".. All delicious 😋
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:37 PM
- 🌙 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,873 ft
- PakistanRamna 7-233°42’36” N 73°3’30” E
More Flavor.. Please!
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
Ordered a "House Special" and was expecting more kick to it. Garlic Naan was different than I am use to.. it was crunchy but tasty.
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:30 PM
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitude: 1,867 ft
- PakistanRamna Seven-Two33°42’36” N 73°3’12” E
Iron Park
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Islamabad is a "Green City" with parks like this one all around it.
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:38 PM
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitude: 1,867 ft
- PakistanRamna 7-233°42’36” N 73°3’12” E
Colorful Choreography..
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
That everyone can enjoy...
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:40 PM
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitude: 1,867 ft
- PakistanRamna 7-233°42’36” N 73°3’12” E
The Love Dance..
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Falling Water Hearts..❤️
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:41 PM
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitude: 1,886 ft
- PakistanAyub Market33°42’42” N 73°2’20” E
Dancing Fountains..
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
A popular evening spot next to one of Islamabad's many city parks.
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:44 PM
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitude: 1,860 ft
- PakistanRamna 7-233°42’42” N 73°3’6” E
This Looks Like..
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Just another..Walk in the park🙄
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:51 PM
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitude: 1,870 ft
- PakistanShālīmār 7-133°42’54” N 73°2’54” E
Walk This Way..
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
I'm on a Night Time mission and I can begin to see my destination towering in the distance.
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 9:02 PM
- 🌙 68 °F
- Altitude: 1,883 ft
- PakistanIslamabad33°43’24” N 73°2’36” E
Pak Steel
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Another popular walking park but this one has a sense of direction.
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 9:10 PM
- 🌙 68 °F
- Altitude: 1,952 ft
- PakistanE-733°43’36” N 73°2’30” E
One Way Only...
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
It didn't take me too long to figure out that I was heading in the wrong direction... Just follow the locals. At least I didn't get a "Walking Ticket"..
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- Day 3
- Monday, March 29, 2021 at 9:11 PM
- 🌙 68 °F
- Altitude: 1,932 ft
- PakistanE-733°43’42” N 73°2’24” E
Getting Closer...
March 29, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Faisal Masjid! With signs posted that state photography prohibited, I check-in my cellphone.. only to regret it later as I witnessed others snapping away. Under a full moon this mosque is so calm andRead more
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 9:19 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,932 ft
- PakistanE-733°43’42” N 73°2’24” E
Faisal Masjid
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
The 5th largest mosque in the world and the largest in South Asia.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 9:25 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,988 ft
- PakistanE-733°43’48” N 73°2’18” E
Purification Is Half The Faith
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Ablution area of the mosque where the faithful cleanse themselves before prayer.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 9:33 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,988 ft
- PakistanE-733°43’48” N 73°2’18” E
79M Tall...
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
The 4 Minarets surrounding Faisal Masjid stand at over 200 feet tall!
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 9:34 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,988 ft
- PakistanE-733°43’48” N 73°2’18” E
About 300,000...
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
I would be lost in the crowd when this mosque is near it's occupancy capacity. On property there is also a Children's Library along with a University for Islamic Studies.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 9:36 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,988 ft
- PakistanE-733°43’48” N 73°2’18” E
A Saudi King..
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Faisal Masjid bears the name of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia who's $28 million aided in it's construction. Designed by a Turkish architect, the mosque the ceiling is supported without pillars.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 9:51 AM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 1,781 ft
- PakistanLok Virsa Museum33°41’18” N 73°4’24” E
The Heritage Museum
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A 500PKR entrance fee is definitely work the price of admission. Come at the right time and you can experience Pakistan culture live through food and music.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 9:54 AM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 1,781 ft
- PakistanLok Virsa Museum33°41’18” N 73°4’24” E
Still In Use Today..
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A "Moo..ving" well water delivery system.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10:08 AM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 1,781 ft
- PakistanLok Virsa Museum33°41’18” N 73°4’24” E
Fit For A King..
March 30, 2021 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Amazing artifacts including a Royal Outfit and pottery dating back thousands of years before Christ.