Goodbye Istanbul
3 hours ago in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We are underway. Next stop tomorrow- Canakkale for a tour to Gallipoli.
The tug in the photo with Maurice is the only thing on the water, other than us that behaves. All other boats you can see andRead more
Bosphorus boat cruise
Today in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
At the end of the tour this morning, we got a short cruise up the Europe side of Istanbul & back down the Asia side before returning to the ship.
Rustem Pasha Mosque
Today in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
This mosque is next door to the Spice Market. Smaller than the Blue Mosque it actually has more blue tiles. The architect who built the Blue Mosque was a student of the architect that built the RPM.
The Spice Market
Today in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
This morning we did a shore excursion with the ship to the Spice Market & Rustem Pasha Mosque. The Spice Market was originally called the Egyptian Market as when it was built, most of the spices cameRead more
The Blue Mosque
Yesterday in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
With a free afternoon after settling in in Viking Saturn, we went over to the Sultanahmet area around the Aga Sophia & went into the Blue Mosque.
Morning in Istanbul
Yesterday in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The area around our hotel had tiny, winding, rickety streets full of cute shops, cafes & lots of cats.
Istanbul first evening and morning walk
April 17 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We got in quite late due to a two hour delay leaving Vancouver airport. Still time for an explore before we board our Viking cruise today.
This walk was from our Hotel Hamamhane to the port area,Read more
Logans People shots
April 17 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 4 °C
Taken by Logan using his Sony A6400 with Tamrin 75-300mm lens, various locations around BC, Canada
Last Night in Vancouver w old friends
April 15 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Had a wonderful evening with old friends from elementary, high school & university on our last night Big thanks to Andrea for hosting & everyone for coming out on a Wednesday night! Miss you all,Read more
Cleveland Dam North Van
April 15 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
After Stanley park we crossed the harbour to North Van and visited the Cleveland Dam. It supplies a 3rd of the water for Vancouver residents.
Stanley Park Vancouver
April 15 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
We walked a loop of Stanley park capturing the coastal views and forest trails. It's a stunning place at the entrance of Vancouver harbour and next to downtown.
Around Victoria
April 13 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
This is such a beautiful little city with all sorts of different areas.
Victoria at night
April 12 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
The BC Legislature is really pretty at night.
Sooke Potholes hike
April 12 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
After and visit to See David we caught up for a brunch with Lana, Dan and Owen. After lunch we headed out to Sooke on the West Coast. Logan Riley and Maurice explored the track in the Sooke PotholesRead more
Rugby in Victoria BC
April 11 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Today we caught up with Lana and Dan. We went to watch their son Owen play Rugby for the U Vic 1st Div team. They had a great win against Oak Bay Castaways. Owen then got asked to backup and be on theRead more
Kamloops to Vancouver
April 10 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Had to say goodbye to Auntie Bev & head down the Coquihalla Highway to catch the ferry to Victoria.
Kenna Cartwright Nature Park
April 9 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Afternoon hike in Kamloops. The Kenna Cartwright Nature Park has many tracks. Riley and Maurice walked from one side to the other via the peak with stunning views in all directions
Kamloops Indian Residential School
April 9 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
We, Bev, Kaitlyn & Alan went on a private tour of the residential school at the Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park. It was a very enlightening & moving experience. We are grateful we had the chance toRead more
Dinner with the family
April 8 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After Logan Lake, we had dinner again with my dad’s family
Kamloops Day 2
April 8 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Today we went to lunch with my Matson relatives then took a drive out to Logan Lake for the obvious photo opportunities. Highland Valley Copper mine is also there, which family members used to andRead more
Kamloops, Day 1
April 7 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
While the guys went on a hike Amber went with her Aunt Bev to Hillside Cemetery to visit family & Friends there. The locals were very welcoming, paid their own respects.
Battle Bluff trail
April 7 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Riley, Logan & Maurice hike near Kamloops to Battle Bluff. It was a steep trail but worth the effort. The railway tunnel goes through the bluff. If you look carefully you will see an empty coal trainRead more
Squamish to Kamloops, another viewpoint
April 6 in Canada ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Amber’s photos from the drive.
