Lake Bled, Slovenia

Drove 5 hours and checked into a lovely room. Walked around a bit and caught a boat out to the island in the middle of lake. We couldn’t have picked a better day to be here. Tomorrow we have two bigLue lisÀÀ
Lake Bled , Slovenia

We headed down to the lake and walked the 6km and took our time to see the views from ever angle. Met some fishermen and they agreed to a photo. When I first asked he thought I wanted a picture withLue lisÀÀ
Vintgar Gorge

Went on a huge hike it was 6 miles, but the last part was straight up hill and then a straight down on rock and gravel. It was so beautiful and the water was so clear. Jesus was about half way toLue lisÀÀ
Ljubljana Slovenia

Said goodbye to Lake Bled, and drove 45 minutes to Ljubljana to go to mass at the Cathedral, St. Nicholas. Before church we wandered down the river walk, the city is the capital of Slovenia. AfterLue lisÀÀ
Zadar, Croatia

Arrived Zadar about 3:30, we changed and headed for the beach. Enjoyed people watching and the activity in the water, cruise ships and sail boats. Came back to our hotel which is just across from theLue lisÀÀ
Hard to say Goodbye

Hard leaving this đ. We are heading to see our Lady in Medugorje. đâ€ïžđ
Medjugorje

Arrived in Medjugorje to a lovely suite, went into the town and had lunch and walked around. We took a drive to acclimate ourselves for tomorrow. Went to mass at SV Jakova, it was outside and the massLue lisÀÀ
Medjugorje Day 2 the climb

Up this morning, had breakfast and went to English Mass, the church was packed people standing and sitting on the floor. The priests were great. Headed out after Mass to Apparition Hill, I’ll I canLue lisÀÀ
Trogir Croatia

Left Medjugorje and headed north to Trogir it is just above Split. Great little fishing town and medieval village on the water. We have a great room with a view. We walked over the bridge to theLue lisÀÀ
Trogir to Sibenik

Spent the morning and early afternoon on the beach in Trogir and then had lunch and headed up to Sibenik.
Sibenik

Walked around Sibenik, had a drink and watched the sunset. A very old town on the interior coast. Had dinner and met people from Germany and a couple from New York, made for an interesting evening.Lue lisÀÀ
Zagreb

Headed back to Zagreb, crazy day. Checked into our room about 7 minutes from airport. Did laundry, returned the car. repacked for flight to Istanbul and then out to dinner two blocks from where we areLue lisÀÀ
Istanbul

Unbelievable, 15 million people and it all moves like clock work. We came through customs and then out of the airport which is huge. The driver gave us a ride of a lifetime, I should have video tapedLue lisÀÀ
Istanbul Day 2

Up early, breakfast on the roof top in our hotel. Breathtaking views. We went to visit Hagia Sophia and we were waiting in a line early this am, which was an hour long, when I eyed our newest sonLue lisÀÀ
Istanbul Day 2 continues

Left the mosques and from there we went to the Basilica Cisterna it is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. That was our morning. WalkedLue lisÀÀ
Istanbul day 2 evening

Came back after the boat tour and went to a great restaurant just across from our hotel for the second night, but tried something different it was a great show… until tomorrow
Sunday Morning in Istanbul

Up early and out, walked down to the road on the sea and it was closed for a marathon. We hiked back up to the top and John figured out how to get a metro card. Boarded the tram and crossed over toLue lisÀÀ
The icecream cone

This was so cute đ„°
Istanbul Rooftop Dining

Dinner at Seafront Roof Top
Dinner was excellent and the view was beautiful. I love this place, the people are so friendly and nice. We have been blessed to be here.
Quiet Day

Not much today just rested and John caught some evening shots….
Last Day in Istanbul

Took the metro up to the Topkapi palace today. The picture of the pink building last night is the palace at night. Went and had tea with our friend SavaĆ and his uncle, and said our goodbyes. TheyLue lisÀÀ
Added another continent

We are in Asia this morning
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??? Next Stop

Our trip to the Holy Land was canceled. Pray for all at war. đ We are up at 5, taxi to airport in Istanbul, Asia, security check at entry, check in bags, two more security, passport and policeLue lisÀÀ
Rome

Walked around and went to the Spanish Steps we had not been there before. Staying in Catone neighborhood just a couple blocks from the Vatican. Dinner nearby and an early night.
Rome

Very warm 85 today. Walked to the Vatican, and then wandered to places we have not been to. Had dinner and then home. Starting early tomorrow with mass at St. Peter’s.