Hierapolis: A long day’s drive to some ruins
I thought today’s excursion was about Pamukkale, and I’d also see the adjacent ruins of Hierapolis It turns out today’s excursion was about Hierapolis, and I also saw the travertine pools of Pamukkale.
Ephesus and Less
Today I saw Ephesus and more, except everything else was lesser than Ephesus. Hence the title. If I only saw Ephesus on this trip, it was worth the long journey from Mexico.
Final Impressions of Istanbul
As I write, I’m sitting at breakfast at my hotel in Kuşadası. This post is about my final impressions of Istanbul, though, so I’ll write later about Kuşadası and my day today, but I just wanted to share this glorious … Continued
A Random Day in Istanbul
Yesterday was a random day in Istanbul, with a lot of different activities and no theme. So I’m going to start with some random thoughts.
Istanbul Day 4: Food, food, and more food
I spent most of my fourth day on a walking tour sampling food in Istanbul on both continents. Afterwards, I visited two beautiful mosques. Food for the belly followed by food for the soul.
Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight is a confection. It’s also an apt description of my third day in Istanbul.
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