Istanbul, Day 2: Historical, Hot, and Delicious
On yesterday’s walking tour I got to see many of Istanbul’s historical sites. It was also a very hot day. And in between the sites, the food was delicious. Despite the heat, it was a great day
Intro to Istanbul: It’s mostly about food, of course
I’ve been hearing and reading about how wonderful the food in Istanbul is for months. Today I had my first chance to find out for myself. And now, after looking forward to this trip for months, my first day in … Continued
Sleeping in a pod
I am now an expert on sleeping in a pod. For my trip to Istanbul, there is a direct flight from Mexico City departing at 10:05. I had to book a separate flight between Guadalajara and MEX, and the earliest flights … Continued
Turkey and the Caucasus: My final itinerary
With just nine days until I leave, I’ve settled on my final itinerary. An itinerary is a constantly moving target. Things can happen, change is often necessary, and flexibility is absolutely essential. Since I posted my original itinerary, things have … Continued
My next adventure: The plan for Armenia
At the end of my last post I was in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, and heading to Armenia. Here’s my plan for my four days there.
My next adventure: The plan for Georgia (Part Two)
When last you heard from me, I was leaving Tbilisi, Georgia, on Day 26 of my trip to Turkey and the Caucasus. So I will pick it up there. As I mentioned in Part One, I made some changes to my … Continued
My next adventure: The plan for Georgia (Part One)
I left off on Day 20 of my upcoming five-week adventure to Turkey and the Caucasus. I was traveling across the border from Azerbaijan to Georgia, so I’ll pick it up from there. I’m spending a total of eleven nights in … Continued
My next adventure: The plan for Azerbaijan
My trip to Turkey and the Caucasus includes five nights in Azerbaijan: four in Baku, the capital city, and one in the mountain town of Sheki, in the northwest of the country. The basic itinerary is set, but I have … Continued
Why am I going to the Caucasus?
The Caucasus — Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia — have never been on my radar, much less on my bucket list. So why am I going?
Bridge and Food in Acapulco
Here I am in Acapulco Airport waiting for my flight home after a week of bridge. The Sectional Tournament was a bit haphazard in the logistics, but the participants were a great deal of fun. I feel like I’ve made … Continued