tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15213653499250938502024-03-13T19:34:13.299-07:00Pittstops ...Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-21198286501231081032013-09-26T04:16:00.001-07:002013-09-26T04:46:13.474-07:0023/9/13. 24/9/13. Home sweet second homeUp , pack no problem , breakfast as usual no problem , purchase lettuce ? no prOblem , back , grab bags no problem , check out no comment . Taxi to Tana Emerah port , that's right port , not airport . We're off to Indonesia , home no not yet . Neil and Lee are only 45 min away on Crystal Blues . All the usual things that you do at airport , queue , customs , x,rays , finally onto boat .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OGF-0oD0Maw/UkQXeAAcMTI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/IAoFEeOsAik/s640/blogger-image--601442871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OGF-0oD0Maw/UkQXeAAcMTI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/IAoFEeOsAik/s640/blogger-image--601442871.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Looks crowded , actually 9 others on board , our BO must have been bad .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Arrived 45 min late as quoted . Once again much the same as airport , except one small queue . Paid 20 US dollars , all they will accept !!! We're in Indonesia , smiling chap standing there with sign , Crystal Blues , our lift to Nonsa Point Resort . Arrived , welcoming crowd cheering our arrival , well Lee standing quietly with smile on her dial . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Remember my earlier blogg , well the same again , blue seas , blue sky's , green islands . This time , unfortunately no sailing as we only have until next day , next best thing we are staying aboard while in a resort Marina . Lee takes us to the boat where we are greeted by a naked captain , he was naked but we could only see his top half , complained HS . He had just had a shower to greet us , we must be special . He dressed in traditional sailing attire , shorts .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The galley bitch and I boarded yes name change . Of course I had to get into boat crew gear too , shorts . Well Lee and Neil gave us their usual welcome , great lunch prepared by Lee with our lettuce , our contribution , 1/2 and 1/2 drink , thirst quenching . It felt like we hadn't left , even though it had been months . Swim in the resort pool , with local kids .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-u0iZ-jBW8sg/UkQXcAKjAVI/AAAAAAAAA4I/2nTMC52tkTk/s640/blogger-image--851191489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-u0iZ-jBW8sg/UkQXcAKjAVI/AAAAAAAAA4I/2nTMC52tkTk/s640/blogger-image--851191489.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There were kids there , it was a big pool . This is relaxing . Yes that's me . We talked , relaxed , read , old fart napped , well I'm not a grandpa . Basically chilled out , one of the positives was , it wasn't costing us a fortune like Singapore , in fact it was FREE . No Grand Prix . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For tea , Lee and Neil did there usual , off into the middle of nowhere to a local eatery . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pgSbMRoLlXo/UkQZRUZamQI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Qlk7pw9RfRA/s640/blogger-image--1483626701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pgSbMRoLlXo/UkQZRUZamQI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Qlk7pw9RfRA/s640/blogger-image--1483626701.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o4tC_a_pDMo/UkQZu4HNBNI/AAAAAAAAA4s/RWbXNhHxnGA/s640/blogger-image--1673688974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o4tC_a_pDMo/UkQZu4HNBNI/AAAAAAAAA4s/RWbXNhHxnGA/s640/blogger-image--1673688974.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fresh fish , still kicking , the rest looks pretty bad also , not . See I'm being hip , </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were over the water and we were the only four there , cant understand , we did shower before we went . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back to yacht with full bellies , into our cabin bed , so familiar , crashed .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Morning , the usual , fresh fruit , toast prepared by Captain Neil , tea and coffee in the cockpit . Blue sea , blue sky , green mountain , charming resort , and this is the rainy season . Captain had to do some work so the 3 of us walked through 2 resorts and along waters edge . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To cut it short Lee and Neil gave us their usual fabulous hospitality , as always . Reluctantly , it was time to leave , driven back to boat . Usual rigmarole , customs etc , nothing happens in a hurry here . Boarded , had to fight crowd for seat , the galley bitch wanted the same seat as me , we were the only 2 passengers . Taxi to airport , flight home .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> THE END </div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-44975902541443232702013-09-24T05:37:00.001-07:002013-09-24T06:38:23.552-07:0022/9/13 The day after the day before .Breakfast again at Brunetti . This time HS ordered so I got my pancakes . Back to Marina Bay Sands , no problems with train , once bitten . Up to observation deck , it was open .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iPy3b-D5_Do/UkGSq9ijRTI/AAAAAAAAA3U/-d73hlcj2IA/s640/blogger-image-1710899073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iPy3b-D5_Do/UkGSq9ijRTI/AAAAAAAAA3U/-d73hlcj2IA/s640/blogger-image-1710899073.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">13 Lamborghini's next door , now I know what was keeping me awake .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CAEQwkh2zQ0/UkGSwmUSpkI/AAAAAAAAA3s/hgeKOek3dI4/s640/blogger-image-482438492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CAEQwkh2zQ0/UkGSwmUSpkI/AAAAAAAAA3s/hgeKOek3dI4/s640/blogger-image-482438492.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As close as we got to race track and as close as I wanted to be . Also why this part of holiday was costing so much . Bloody grand pricks ! </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DYQyUixV9ME/UkGSuxJ7nhI/AAAAAAAAA3k/W2AyhuFp8sw/s640/blogger-image--1125499471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DYQyUixV9ME/UkGSuxJ7nhI/AAAAAAAAA3k/W2AyhuFp8sw/s640/blogger-image--1125499471.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Where we paid $10 dollars for entry to top . That's a revolving bar on top .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6XNkWTxdigk/UkGSs3ieiHI/AAAAAAAAA3c/MFqiBHe8Tfw/s640/blogger-image--953725760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6XNkWTxdigk/UkGSs3ieiHI/AAAAAAAAA3c/MFqiBHe8Tfw/s640/blogger-image--953725760.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That smile again , long way down dear . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HS had enough , insisted we check out shopping centre below , ok as long as I get a hot chocolate .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No not a beer .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ONoP57ib3us/UkGUI53pPRI/AAAAAAAAA34/ioJ8ecanEr0/s640/blogger-image-1184349842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ONoP57ib3us/UkGUI53pPRI/AAAAAAAAA34/ioJ8ecanEr0/s640/blogger-image-1184349842.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bring on hot chocolate with marshmallow .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Getting old had to go home for rest before night zoo . Sorry no photos at night zoo as no flash allowed , too dark . Good time had by me watching HS jump each time she thought something was touching her neck . Finally woke up , ouch .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Great place but finally time . Home to expensive bed , for price paid bed should have given massage as well . Hello bed at home , it won't be long .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-59725944103006771952013-09-23T20:32:00.001-07:002013-09-24T05:35:43.529-07:0021/9/13 Sightseeing . O goody .Breakfast too expensive in hotel , bloody Grand Prix . 37 Singa dollars each , no way Jose . Next door was Brunetti's . I ordered muesli for HS and pancakes for me . Some thing wrong in translation , HS got muesli , I got bacon , just bacon ? At least it was good bacon , and cheap . 20 Singa dollars for both , not that I'm a Scrooge , a little maybe , but I hate being ripped off .<div><br></div><div>Singapore met system here we come , little confusion at first , may have something to do that the machines don't accept Euros , sorted , were off to Gardens by the bay .</div><div><br></div><div>It would seem that nearly every Singaporean , has an umbilical cord from there ear to a phone or iPad . Followed one Singa on the train , off ,up escalator and out into street , the whole time watching a movie . </div><div><br></div><div>Arrived at station as we took one extra stop as per signs . Exit machine won't let us exit , must happen a lot as stall available , had to pay 10 cents more . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DxscPbAPvmo/UkERhf00dmI/AAAAAAAAA2M/NTqslCowIRM/s640/blogger-image-590944258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DxscPbAPvmo/UkERhf00dmI/AAAAAAAAA2M/NTqslCowIRM/s640/blogger-image-590944258.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The big one in middle has restaurant at top and bar very top . Up we went , only after handing over $10 each . They did give you a juice each , but if you wanted a small beer $18 . Went without , I have standards .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DHlCdbZ-Tu8/UkERjic20PI/AAAAAAAAA2U/L5ATSVqPx84/s640/blogger-image--833721188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DHlCdbZ-Tu8/UkERjic20PI/AAAAAAAAA2U/L5ATSVqPx84/s640/blogger-image--833721188.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-58xpsDdD5YI/UkERen6XBQI/AAAAAAAAA2E/o-2tlNg4xPo/s640/blogger-image-2036442773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-58xpsDdD5YI/UkERen6XBQI/AAAAAAAAA2E/o-2tlNg4xPo/s640/blogger-image-2036442773.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That's not a smile on her face . Don't look down through grate that your walking on . Impressive greenery ?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FfJy-eL9cGY/UkEdVbIF0rI/AAAAAAAAA2k/t0SqiGfGPJA/s640/blogger-image--1614694126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FfJy-eL9cGY/UkEdVbIF0rI/AAAAAAAAA2k/t0SqiGfGPJA/s640/blogger-image--1614694126.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If this pose is good enough for the Asians . That's security in back ground , she kept following me ? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Down we go over to the Cloud Walk .will be interesting .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qKPbXZgib-o/UkEdX6yauUI/AAAAAAAAA2s/YQmJeRWxI4g/s640/blogger-image--1253649124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qKPbXZgib-o/UkEdX6yauUI/AAAAAAAAA2s/YQmJeRWxI4g/s640/blogger-image--1253649124.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Funny hat ? </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JJvW1uafyXY/UkEeRG4sOmI/AAAAAAAAA20/mo7lzSwkkdw/s640/blogger-image--1768868729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JJvW1uafyXY/UkEeRG4sOmI/AAAAAAAAA20/mo7lzSwkkdw/s640/blogger-image--1768868729.jpg"></a> No comment required .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HRJnlF6pAyI/UkGE0uTG2pI/AAAAAAAAA3E/3IGjrpTkn3Q/s640/blogger-image-1902024554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HRJnlF6pAyI/UkGE0uTG2pI/AAAAAAAAA3E/3IGjrpTkn3Q/s640/blogger-image-1902024554.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next the flower dome , I'm so excited ! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As it was just across road , we decided to go to observation deck of Marina Bay Sands . After lots of walking finally got to entrance at 3:30 Pm . Closed from 3:00 pm for special function . Bloody Gran Pricks again . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Caught train back , entry gates won't let us in , another 10 cents each . Decided to walk further along Orchard rd . Down one side , back the other . Both near dead on feet . Thank goodness , for as we passed Abercrombie and filch , a bare chested , handsome six pack was standing in entrance . HS was more buggered than I , so I just managed to pull her away .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Very tired meal by pool at hotel , could not walk any further , struggled to bed , stick it Walton's .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-87947788253205218352013-09-22T03:56:00.001-07:002013-09-23T21:01:36.532-07:0020/9/13. Singapore380 airbus , if you can only travel cattle class , then the 380 is the way to go , a step above , more room all round and quieter . Arrived Singa , more queueing , not to bad , compared to Istanbul , any place else is better . Changed money , Singa dollars and 20 Yanky dollars , to get into Indonesia to see Lee and Neil . Every one wants our money . <div><br></div><div>Limo ride to hotel , only because he wanted a return trip . Was going to charge more but HS questioned him and gave him her don't try and rip me off look , he immediately changed the meter .</div><div><br></div><div>We now know why everything is so expensive , the Grand Prix is on . We could have had a whole suite any other time for the price were paying for a standard room . Some one fell down on the research , oh , that would be me .</div><div><br></div><div>Walked to orchard rd , bustling , Pizza and beer for tea . Stuffed from traveling back to room and crashed . Bugger your good night . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NDdai9JAkak/UkEOiMFELqI/AAAAAAAAA1w/9okU_85TFk4/s640/blogger-image--1037694343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NDdai9JAkak/UkEOiMFELqI/AAAAAAAAA1w/9okU_85TFk4/s640/blogger-image--1037694343.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Who's the pretty one , the one in red and white of course . Suck .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q7LcoG1jF9s/UkEOkd9gU0I/AAAAAAAAA14/MPLXnEijC-k/s640/blogger-image--1431686325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q7LcoG1jF9s/UkEOkd9gU0I/AAAAAAAAA14/MPLXnEijC-k/s640/blogger-image--1431686325.jpg"></a>How pretty .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-76507206383006976952013-09-19T05:17:00.001-07:002013-09-22T03:49:10.575-07:00Last day Turkey. 19/9/13Trouble with our room is you seem to hear all the wake up phone calls , if the guy in the minaret thingy doesn't wake you , then one of these phone calls does .<div><br></div><div>Same routine this morning , some packing , then off to fill in time wandering . HS getting lazy , insists on taking sardine tram Back to Grand Bazaar , catch must have been poor , not many sardines , sorry bloody tourists . This time we walk around outside bazaar , what an experience , some spots appear to be bulk sales or shipments and no one trying to sell . </div><div><br></div><div>Notice no photos , HS claims she is over it , I think she just can't raise her arm . Walked back through side streets , hotel and last time in disco room , might have to get one of these mirrors for home . Finish packing , get a move along phone call from reception , give us a break , HS has to put her face on again .</div><div><br></div><div>Check out , bags stored , 3 hrs to fill in . HS wants to do Turkish sit on floor restaurant experience again </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-A2DlaeB0Xcc/Uj6_O2ariuI/AAAAAAAAA1g/kZdwf10I7Ks/s640/blogger-image--1577951157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-A2DlaeB0Xcc/Uj6_O2ariuI/AAAAAAAAA1g/kZdwf10I7Ks/s640/blogger-image--1577951157.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-z5rjPLUI5wM/Uj6_M1z-QPI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/Br4s_0bqkZw/s640/blogger-image-303015812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-z5rjPLUI5wM/Uj6_M1z-QPI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/Br4s_0bqkZw/s640/blogger-image-303015812.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is ladies in front of shop cooking our lunch . Left with full belly . Sat in park with young Turkish cuddly couples every where . Suggested to HS we show them how it is done , do you need to guess the answer .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Headed back past De Ja Vue , restaurant from night before . Italian Turkish guy again , as if I don't exist , goodbyes , come again , hand kisses , get a PARK . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Picked up bags , waited for transport , which didn't arrive , ordered Taxi , which did . Airport . Thankfully it didn't take as long to leave through customs as it did on arrivell , glad to see back of us . Not much of airport . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Arrived Dubai airport , no tours this time , straight to terminal . New experience on leaving , train to terminal A , new , more duty free , more seating and direct onto plane . Love new experiences .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-75225243331213067352013-09-18T08:56:00.001-07:002013-09-19T05:09:40.484-07:0018/9/13. Aya SophiaForgot to mention , as you probably gathered no buskers following us around in Turkey . What we do have is some chap , with a not so special voice singing in some strange language , waking us up about 5:15 every morning . I think he is hiding in one of those minaret thingies . The reason I say that is the closer we are to one the louder he is . He also has a go at different times during the day , shifty bugger as I can't spot him even when I'm right next to one of those minaret thingies . <div><br></div><div>Any way up , usual stuff , get moving , empty bus after empty bus pass us , must be going to pick up tourists . wrong , they just dumped the lot of them at Aya Sophia . Bloody tourists . Aya Sophia was a church , then a mosque , then a museum , why am i telling you this , google it . By the way HS is complaining about here RSI again , easy solution .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ClE5fYzO-mM/UjoEmdLM5BI/AAAAAAAAA0g/OrSupOlWfuc/s640/blogger-image--302233405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ClE5fYzO-mM/UjoEmdLM5BI/AAAAAAAAA0g/OrSupOlWfuc/s640/blogger-image--302233405.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Entrance not so special , but you must remember it is a little old .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sUMPbScxNbM/UjoEkfX9eLI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/Ar13jVHsjXg/s640/blogger-image--192795366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sUMPbScxNbM/UjoEkfX9eLI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/Ar13jVHsjXg/s640/blogger-image--192795366.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inside , for those that can read Arabic the writing in the centre is from the Koran .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5rOUP8ZxeP8/UjoEhXicAeI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/MmkwhpZdPFo/s640/blogger-image-813419054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5rOUP8ZxeP8/UjoEhXicAeI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/MmkwhpZdPFo/s640/blogger-image-813419054.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tiny little mosaic pieces , make up this scene of JC . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pZL0O3sUsAc/UjoEoQIL6zI/AAAAAAAAA0o/_yXuv_Ffy2I/s640/blogger-image-1007978735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pZL0O3sUsAc/UjoEoQIL6zI/AAAAAAAAA0o/_yXuv_Ffy2I/s640/blogger-image-1007978735.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dead people , all one family in one of 5 Mauseleums , HS helped with the spelling .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Across the road to Basilica Cistern , for the ignorant , this is where they use to store the water for Topkapi Palace . Once again google or better still jump a plane .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-geAmGc_krBM/UjoEqUFB-QI/AAAAAAAAA0w/Gce0qFCurSs/s640/blogger-image--1081573312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-geAmGc_krBM/UjoEqUFB-QI/AAAAAAAAA0w/Gce0qFCurSs/s640/blogger-image--1081573312.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some bloody big fish down here . Take my word for it .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rz_IdZBcGq0/UjoEdNola3I/AAAAAAAAA0I/GLa6GpWV8hs/s640/blogger-image--140879088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rz_IdZBcGq0/UjoEdNola3I/AAAAAAAAA0I/GLa6GpWV8hs/s640/blogger-image--140879088.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The statue of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Medussa turned me into stone , well at least I reckon I out stony faced her .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3nGJxfYibns/UjoG1IwYh3I/AAAAAAAAA08/LET1Mq6T5kY/s640/blogger-image-408737834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3nGJxfYibns/UjoG1IwYh3I/AAAAAAAAA08/LET1Mq6T5kY/s640/blogger-image-408737834.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Scary , not the light in background , the bird on left , the one who can't raise her right arm .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Left here , bought some beer , HS insisted , and visited Bronwyn and chippy two of tour group ,at their new digs , ( the new place there staying ) drinks on their terrace , views of ocean ,lunch at nearby restaurant and were off . Went for walk , stopped at genuine Turkish restaurant where you sat on carpets on floor . Easy to get down , bit hard getting up .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0E7Xt8Bap-A/UjoJ4aDFxiI/AAAAAAAAA1I/UifbUNeDGfQ/s640/blogger-image-651389084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0E7Xt8Bap-A/UjoJ4aDFxiI/AAAAAAAAA1I/UifbUNeDGfQ/s640/blogger-image-651389084.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have to fess up , you thought this trip was about seeing very old stuff . The truth is ,it was all about how many places we could eat at and how much local alcohol we can drink . Now you know .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back to hotel and Disco room , rest to let food settle and off to old favorite restaurant around corner . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Greeted like Royalty , well at least HS was , I think the owner has a bit of Italian in him , mr smooth .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Seated us where he could keep an eye on HS . Lovely meal , then complementary sweets and apple tea .wish HS would stop smiling at him , I'm full .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Finished , said final goodbyes , adios , tears in his eyes and we left . Parting is such sweet sorrow .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hotel , disco room bed .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good night again John boy .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-56683900910343163492013-09-17T08:33:00.001-07:002013-09-18T08:45:02.926-07:0017/9/13 Sardines and BazaarUp , usual stuff , down to 4 people for breakfast . Off to Grand Bazaar , first drop off laundry , my clothes getting bit smelly . Caught sardine tram , packed in that tight , no oil , bit of garlic , bit of BO, fun ride ! Actually it was an experience . <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kbfpRRZj1s8/Ujh2TRtrMAI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/j1Ww6W65cao/s640/blogger-image--1406677328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kbfpRRZj1s8/Ujh2TRtrMAI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/j1Ww6W65cao/s640/blogger-image--1406677328.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Entrance to Grand Bazaar , we beat crowds again ,</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s1D57YU_7Ak/Ujh2WKd-S_I/AAAAAAAAAzY/1PbXbzGxjkE/s640/blogger-image--1400268098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s1D57YU_7Ak/Ujh2WKd-S_I/AAAAAAAAAzY/1PbXbzGxjkE/s640/blogger-image--1400268098.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">O wife you are the light of my life , o yuk ! Poetry is definitely not my forte .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N1EgsbJ8aU8/Ujh2YfmcKGI/AAAAAAAAAzg/UjCAqFQfz44/s640/blogger-image-1156945274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N1EgsbJ8aU8/Ujh2YfmcKGI/AAAAAAAAAzg/UjCAqFQfz44/s640/blogger-image-1156945274.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Still no crowds , note the shiny chrome dome . My head people .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There is 64 lanes and 2000 shops , shoppers paradise . Only bought 1 , yes 1 t shirt . 18 TL . ( $10 )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That could be because we're broke . Managed a coffee each , loose change in back pack .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Walk back to Hotel to disco room , HS needs 1/2 hr Nana Nap .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Made some on and off Viber phone calls. Happy birthday Jules , hi Helen , Mick , hi Mozz , hang in there . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Decided to go to Taksim Square . First board sardine tram . Get to stop part way there , every one gets up I sit down , wow a seat . Next all these niceTurkish people start talking and gesturing at us , penny drops got to get off . Go to move left to platform , no , Turkish man turns me right facing tracks , he's trying to kill me , out we go . Hang on others doing same . All these people were only helping , but I know what they were saying , dumb bloody Aussie tourists . Ok so they're right .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Board next tram , not so squeezy . End of stop down up down , find Funicular , why they call it fun I don't know , no one was telling jokes or laughing , and you only see grey walls . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Arrived at top , Taksim square , where's the protests , mainly police , HS reputation must have proceeded her . Well I wanted to start up a protest , a protest to replace Abbott with Turnbull . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Abbott who, Turnbull who , protest was a fizzier . No riots , no baton charge , 1 single protester . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--bpncOGQ4dM/UjiC1U2AnYI/AAAAAAAAAz4/NUSw58gMW2c/s640/blogger-image--1980136090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--bpncOGQ4dM/UjiC1U2AnYI/AAAAAAAAAz4/NUSw58gMW2c/s640/blogger-image--1980136090.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hey HS , has she pinched your jeans ?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V-QZr4bgo38/UjiCzbQRPYI/AAAAAAAAAzw/aReM_84bwos/s640/blogger-image--568804926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V-QZr4bgo38/UjiCzbQRPYI/AAAAAAAAAzw/aReM_84bwos/s640/blogger-image--568804926.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No one to protest , a bit of a concrete jungle , there is park off to left .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A bit dissappointing , went and had a drink to drown my dissappointment of course . Found hotel where we were originally going to stay . Another story . Back down the unfunicular , onto not so squeezy sardine tram , no halfway stops this time ,no Turks laughing at us , back to hotel .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Found new street for eating , about 20 min walk . Wall to wall eaterys both sides of road . One joint must have been Aussie , bloke standing outside balancing 3 glasses of beer on his head , one on top of each other while he danced to everyone's cheering . Definitely Aussie joint .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Got conned by restaurant owner to eat at his place , best conn I've had , best meal I've had . Spicy lamb , still sizzling on plate , yum .Sat beside Aussie chicks on left , loverly young ladies , and spoilt yank brat on right . HS talked me into sweets , twisted my arm actually . They are apparently famous for their banana and chocolate crepe , 1 for me thanks , none says HS . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What does the bloody waiter do , brings out 2 plates and 2 spoons , I had to share one of the best sweets ever . Not happy Ray . Got over it on walk home , needed walk . Hotel , disco room , bed . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Goodnight all .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-13228414237620174322013-09-17T03:38:00.001-07:002013-09-17T03:56:04.528-07:0016/9/13 I'm off to see the Harem .Shower , breakfast , you know the drill . At Topkapi Palace before opening , before crowds , I hate Queues . Straight to Harem , 300 rooms , 9 Turkish baths , 2 Mosques , a hospital , but where's the semi naked women lounging about . I've been ripped off .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RdTrE-MEH3A/Ujgw-AhxtCI/AAAAAAAAAyg/VaV-tfxILwk/s640/blogger-image--1974619616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RdTrE-MEH3A/Ujgw-AhxtCI/AAAAAAAAAyg/VaV-tfxILwk/s640/blogger-image--1974619616.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5VTjqHg7sQ8/UjgxB-6QLGI/AAAAAAAAAyw/6PlqdSc0two/s640/blogger-image-349456245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5VTjqHg7sQ8/UjgxB-6QLGI/AAAAAAAAAyw/6PlqdSc0two/s640/blogger-image-349456245.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Plenty more pictures if you want , HS was on a roll .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pm4ch3HdklQ/UjgxD_s25WI/AAAAAAAAAy4/P24Zi4GiJ04/s640/blogger-image--389685195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pm4ch3HdklQ/UjgxD_s25WI/AAAAAAAAAy4/P24Zi4GiJ04/s640/blogger-image--389685195.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A local woman from here at last , wanted to arrest me when I asked her when she was going to get into harem outfit .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iuToZ0efMFM/Ujgw72uQxaI/AAAAAAAAAyY/ldwv7j5cDJU/s640/blogger-image--1760994008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iuToZ0efMFM/Ujgw72uQxaI/AAAAAAAAAyY/ldwv7j5cDJU/s640/blogger-image--1760994008.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pretty advanced for 14th century , even got fire hydrants .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What a place , there would have to be more than a million tiles in the place , Harem and Palace .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weaponry , costumes and the jewelry , lots and lots of magnificent jewelry . Not allowed to take photos </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Met one of fellow travelers , coffee then walked down to Spice Bazaar , onto Galati Bridge where HS had a fresh fish sandwich . No smelly fish jokes thanks .Walked bridge , then back across heading back to hotel . Stopped for required refreshment . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Alright women , I now know your secret . Hair cuts and pampering . Next to bar was a barber offering Turkish shave , well I do have a lot to shave . Lather up , longest lather ever , shave , nose trim , eye brow trim and then ear trim using fire , that's rite Fire , I closed my eyes for that . Then to top it off the best head massage I ever had . I'm looking for a Turkish barber when I get home .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y86qQ35X7Ss/Ujgw_1MZzhI/AAAAAAAAAyo/g8l8aBWWuac/s640/blogger-image-1330608318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y86qQ35X7Ss/Ujgw_1MZzhI/AAAAAAAAAyo/g8l8aBWWuac/s640/blogger-image-1330608318.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vjl4y-7GZ3w/UjgxFciFKdI/AAAAAAAAAzA/ZqO0VgN7tTg/s640/blogger-image-247379698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vjl4y-7GZ3w/UjgxFciFKdI/AAAAAAAAAzA/ZqO0VgN7tTg/s640/blogger-image-247379698.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hard to tell , that is actually fire in his right hand . As smooth as a baby's bum .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8NDWHWF6x_Q/Ujgw5fhgaWI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/K_-syhHcpho/s640/blogger-image-1649349451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8NDWHWF6x_Q/Ujgw5fhgaWI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/K_-syhHcpho/s640/blogger-image-1649349451.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dinner with a view again . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Home to Disco room. Off to bed exhausted .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good night Spunky Trunks . </div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-24138471275343437732013-09-17T02:19:00.001-07:002013-09-17T03:54:47.714-07:0015/9/13. Sailing , sailing , not exactly .Not quite the final supper but actually final breakfast with group . After departure of rest , the remaining 7 took ferry to tour Bosphorus , I'll do tour guide here , that is the strip of water starting at Istanbul , joining the Marmara sea through to Black Sea , want more info , google . 3hr return trip , not untill we were on board did we discover 3hr stop in middle , oops .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fbD7aIWCpV8/UjgehdbsK6I/AAAAAAAAAw4/aM-azBQxzOM/s640/blogger-image-1010072808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fbD7aIWCpV8/UjgehdbsK6I/AAAAAAAAAw4/aM-azBQxzOM/s640/blogger-image-1010072808.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SAEpsrJx5Lw/UjgejcR2QOI/AAAAAAAAAxA/j6RIdgj33Ns/s640/blogger-image-2113640442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SAEpsrJx5Lw/UjgejcR2QOI/AAAAAAAAAxA/j6RIdgj33Ns/s640/blogger-image-2113640442.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xk173IQHBhw/UjgefXWomQI/AAAAAAAAAww/jUps4kNLMDg/s640/blogger-image--108407035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xk173IQHBhw/UjgefXWomQI/AAAAAAAAAww/jUps4kNLMDg/s640/blogger-image--108407035.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Just a sample of some of sights on way up . We should get Turks to build our bridges . Much wider and a hell of a lot longer . If you want more pics HS is over her RSI . Europe on left , sorry Port and Asia on Starboard . How nautical of me . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I4nRMvgBDrE/UjggUeh6ecI/AAAAAAAAAxU/C0AEhyYv3RQ/s640/blogger-image-1227593051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I4nRMvgBDrE/UjggUeh6ecI/AAAAAAAAAxU/C0AEhyYv3RQ/s640/blogger-image-1227593051.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is Anadolu Kavagi , note renovators delight on right . We had to fill in time so walked up hill to castle . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3GVlT6TvqUo/UjggWP-y8BI/AAAAAAAAAxc/ApaLxWD_kD0/s640/blogger-image--706736425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3GVlT6TvqUo/UjggWP-y8BI/AAAAAAAAAxc/ApaLxWD_kD0/s640/blogger-image--706736425.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Not much of a castle but entrance to Black Sea was once protected by it .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1cBCzJcK2WY/UjggSW50fYI/AAAAAAAAAxM/9O1l9jcX4fI/s640/blogger-image-1471157672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1cBCzJcK2WY/UjggSW50fYI/AAAAAAAAAxM/9O1l9jcX4fI/s640/blogger-image-1471157672.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Turks are building a bridge across that expanse , we can't even build across the bloody Yarra .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That's the Black Sea past that point .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1emCujvxer0/UjgizQ81byI/AAAAAAAAAxo/9pupTr0_1dM/s640/blogger-image-810245090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1emCujvxer0/UjgizQ81byI/AAAAAAAAAxo/9pupTr0_1dM/s640/blogger-image-810245090.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Half way back down , need to build stamina up again with drink , o yes and food .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Won't bore you with return trip , actually I think I slept . On return went to Spice Market , what a sensory experience , someone else's words but I will pinch them .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9XPFpg3ENts/Ujgi12spmTI/AAAAAAAAAxw/JuJoGSEaIOc/s640/blogger-image--1659773119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9XPFpg3ENts/Ujgi12spmTI/AAAAAAAAAxw/JuJoGSEaIOc/s640/blogger-image--1659773119.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_wJaRgPgDsQ/Ujgi35Yl2EI/AAAAAAAAAx4/fch2rSZ3Rls/s640/blogger-image--2075254445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_wJaRgPgDsQ/Ujgi35Yl2EI/AAAAAAAAAx4/fch2rSZ3Rls/s640/blogger-image--2075254445.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rlO3S4XQM54/Ujgi5jj9CWI/AAAAAAAAAyA/mm0fpNGrcls/s640/blogger-image--759120572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rlO3S4XQM54/Ujgi5jj9CWI/AAAAAAAAAyA/mm0fpNGrcls/s640/blogger-image--759120572.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Feeling hungry ? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Headed back to hotel , coffee and beer on way back , needed energy , ok I just needed a drink .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hotel cleaned up HS and I out for tea , first crap meal of trip , P-st off . Back to Disco room and bed .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good night Mama .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-1979142962883941092013-09-15T12:07:00.001-07:002013-09-15T12:28:25.854-07:0014/9/13. ContinuedLeft Gallipoli and continued on to Istanbul , the wheels on the bus went round and round and round and round , get my drift . Hit Istanbul , you think Melbourne's peak hour is bad , well this wasn't peak and it was still worse .finally arrived at hotel , given disco sweet .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wdfwMyFe3kA/UjYHbAlrcPI/AAAAAAAAAwE/ehMwo-TaxWg/s640/blogger-image--1022661087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wdfwMyFe3kA/UjYHbAlrcPI/AAAAAAAAAwE/ehMwo-TaxWg/s640/blogger-image--1022661087.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For real our bedroom , we had the lights but no music .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IyAEa9VLzh8/UjYHZQyNc8I/AAAAAAAAAv8/nU7aU6eOeoo/s640/blogger-image-1699027723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IyAEa9VLzh8/UjYHZQyNc8I/AAAAAAAAAv8/nU7aU6eOeoo/s640/blogger-image-1699027723.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Went for walk needed drink after trip , that was HS excuse anyway . Found roof top bar with views in all directions . Aya Sophia in background .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bBhrx8nc-a4/UjYKBiFnE6I/AAAAAAAAAwY/k1nz-UMeW_o/s640/blogger-image--1319777830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bBhrx8nc-a4/UjYKBiFnE6I/AAAAAAAAAwY/k1nz-UMeW_o/s640/blogger-image--1319777830.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Blue Mosque , no not the napkin holder in front , the rather large building in back . Some people .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yoSlyfe_qyQ/UjYJ_2eC6_I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/k8HDdHaAh0g/s640/blogger-image-113737922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yoSlyfe_qyQ/UjYJ_2eC6_I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/k8HDdHaAh0g/s640/blogger-image-113737922.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See we were in the same place together .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JRmaQklOi9s/UjYKDzATOYI/AAAAAAAAAwg/Sj0IEHwtB4g/s640/blogger-image--88786696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JRmaQklOi9s/UjYKDzATOYI/AAAAAAAAAwg/Sj0IEHwtB4g/s640/blogger-image--88786696.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View out other side , sorry Neil and Lee no yachts this time , we did see a lot when we flew in .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back to disco room , clean up out for dinner , my drinking buddy Karen , and Maree joined us . Back to hotel , said our good nights and up to disco room . After a bit of moving and grooving , off to bed get your minds out of the gutter again . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Goodnight Elizabeth .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-44830145033025618552013-09-15T11:45:00.001-07:002013-09-15T12:02:32.288-07:0014/9/13. Lest we forgetWake up call 5:30 , for real , bags out 6:00 , brekky , how can you enjoy it at this time of morning , 6:45 walk to ferry , have to keep us awake somehow .leaving Asia returning to Europe .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6x26e0ypSXk/UjYAT8jFw4I/AAAAAAAAAu4/-HrdQ3rDQ4w/s640/blogger-image--1682373150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6x26e0ypSXk/UjYAT8jFw4I/AAAAAAAAAu4/-HrdQ3rDQ4w/s640/blogger-image--1682373150.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Proof is in the picture .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Joke time over for time being , heading to Gallipoli peninsula .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AuwCTF4Bz_U/UjYChGD9aaI/AAAAAAAAAvM/l-kGS-bamlc/s640/blogger-image-168964936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AuwCTF4Bz_U/UjYChGD9aaI/AAAAAAAAAvM/l-kGS-bamlc/s640/blogger-image-168964936.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RKf4jnkjH2I/UjYCmQO4wXI/AAAAAAAAAvk/N-x9y9kNe4I/s640/blogger-image-1519160666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RKf4jnkjH2I/UjYCmQO4wXI/AAAAAAAAAvk/N-x9y9kNe4I/s640/blogger-image-1519160666.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EXKh9TiBWVs/UjYCfehJEVI/AAAAAAAAAvE/DRJ38MUrRGI/s640/blogger-image-871610188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EXKh9TiBWVs/UjYCfehJEVI/AAAAAAAAAvE/DRJ38MUrRGI/s640/blogger-image-871610188.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Z6IGedZcGgw/UjYCjHifSwI/AAAAAAAAAvU/QtY6_43FFhE/s640/blogger-image-208115577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Z6IGedZcGgw/UjYCjHifSwI/AAAAAAAAAvU/QtY6_43FFhE/s640/blogger-image-208115577.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-V0uMxHoAFEM/UjYCkjdREzI/AAAAAAAAAvc/WYssjirshho/s640/blogger-image-1194682925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-V0uMxHoAFEM/UjYCkjdREzI/AAAAAAAAAvc/WYssjirshho/s640/blogger-image-1194682925.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A very somber but enlightening place . Gives you an insight into both the Anzacs and the Turks . Both sides endured both extreme hardship and bravery . We also watched a video from the Turkish perspective taken from personnel experience and letters from both sides . You have to remember they were fighting to protect their homeland and in doing so suffered greater losses than the Anzacs . But there appeared to be no real animosity from either side .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S-5luJjivEE/UjYEJEBeW6I/AAAAAAAAAvw/12KG9ISWkuM/s640/blogger-image-748803433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S-5luJjivEE/UjYEJEBeW6I/AAAAAAAAAvw/12KG9ISWkuM/s640/blogger-image-748803433.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This written by Ataturk I found really moving .hope you can read it .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-66505555829834988862013-09-15T09:18:00.001-07:002013-09-15T09:58:00.660-07:0013/9/13. Friday the 13 thNot much today , mostly travel , watched videos of Ataturk , the leader of the new Turkey , pretty amazing dude . Remember I'm not a travel guide so google him , worth it .<div> Hashis sorry Memis ( memish ) warned us after all we had seen that Troy was not all that spectacular .how wrong was he have a look at next picture .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2BosNfL9Xm8/UjXksHjMXhI/AAAAAAAAAt8/7Io4G4Vl2Vk/s640/blogger-image--1492310252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2BosNfL9Xm8/UjXksHjMXhI/AAAAAAAAAt8/7Io4G4Vl2Vk/s640/blogger-image--1492310252.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A real Trojan horse with three tough Looking broards inside . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Kuuya8Bk8FU/UjXkuW6RxyI/AAAAAAAAAuE/1u30w2xkLGU/s640/blogger-image--1894447818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Kuuya8Bk8FU/UjXkuW6RxyI/AAAAAAAAAuE/1u30w2xkLGU/s640/blogger-image--1894447818.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What was there was 4000 yrs old , to far gone for the renovators . Troy existed but they are not sure about the horse and subsequent battle , even though the city was destroyed and rebuilt 9 times . They were gluttons for punishment those Trojans .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back on bus , this was a real , the wheels on the bus go round and round time . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Arrived at Canakkale a gooorgos bustling water front town . Went for walk with HS and her recovering elbow . HS is getting into the Turkey thing and drinking raki with me .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rndkHHZZwDg/UjXm9aeVp6I/AAAAAAAAAuY/C8_JP5OfyCo/s640/blogger-image-1103149293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rndkHHZZwDg/UjXm9aeVp6I/AAAAAAAAAuY/C8_JP5OfyCo/s640/blogger-image-1103149293.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pretty cool too , she is also only having it with ice . Told her if she wants to be leader , she needed to toughen up , none of this wimpy white wine .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hey we found the real Trojan horse .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BGzzMXfag-M/UjXm7Zm7dTI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/GaWvAOP6US4/s640/blogger-image--329290402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BGzzMXfag-M/UjXm7Zm7dTI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/GaWvAOP6US4/s640/blogger-image--329290402.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well it was the one in the movie with my cousin Brad Pitt . See the resemblance , me not HS .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G5e-4zXhk48/UjXm_ndwI1I/AAAAAAAAAug/_A-XgJmnPjM/s640/blogger-image-643031968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G5e-4zXhk48/UjXm_ndwI1I/AAAAAAAAAug/_A-XgJmnPjM/s640/blogger-image-643031968.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QQ5B1eAYE6o/UjXnCjw6ZLI/AAAAAAAAAuo/09WJqGqx0Uk/s640/blogger-image-1471253266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QQ5B1eAYE6o/UjXnCjw6ZLI/AAAAAAAAAuo/09WJqGqx0Uk/s640/blogger-image-1471253266.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dinner the last night of travel , on the water front . I know more food more drink , so hard to take , only do it to be sociable . Walk along water front then home to bed . Goodnight Ben .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-85208580943437104922013-09-15T08:27:00.001-07:002013-09-15T09:15:25.870-07:0012/9/13. Been there , done that .What are they doing to me , up at 7.30 , 3 s's , breakfast , need my sustenance , hop on bus at 8:30, that's right 8:30 . 3hrs to leather factory . <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-f3F5aZFXQHI/UjXW5aSSbpI/AAAAAAAAAs0/JQikdewMKdk/s640/blogger-image-248244950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-f3F5aZFXQHI/UjXW5aSSbpI/AAAAAAAAAs0/JQikdewMKdk/s640/blogger-image-248244950.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Got me up to model , look at those heels and me in thongs , where's Health and safety when you need them . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Actually they only got me up to tell bald jokes .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nearly got out without spending any money . At exit , HS was shown jacket that Rachael bought , eyes lit up , bugger . To cut the story short we left with an empty travel card , empty wallet and 2 leather Coates . Double bugger . We were last to leave . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pottery , rug , leather jackets , cost more than the bloody trip , bugger , bugger , bugger .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pK9JwbbKmTA/UjXYD4xbxwI/AAAAAAAAAtA/8QH5yUHU7bo/s640/blogger-image--708898548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pK9JwbbKmTA/UjXYD4xbxwI/AAAAAAAAAtA/8QH5yUHU7bo/s640/blogger-image--708898548.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fresh savory pancakes for lunch , had to borrow money to pay for lunch and the mandatory beer .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was hot and early afternoon , guide decided to go to hotel first , relax then Ephesus bit later . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Been there , done that , doing it again .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-keBReHKF2sE/UjXcqkF4TiI/AAAAAAAAAtU/_f5GaL6QBfE/s640/blogger-image-1451010009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-keBReHKF2sE/UjXcqkF4TiI/AAAAAAAAAtU/_f5GaL6QBfE/s640/blogger-image-1451010009.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was given the job of guide , follow me , follow me . How easy is that .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eeI0kBRukWM/UjXcugiWpkI/AAAAAAAAAtk/JCNNacN--hw/s640/blogger-image-145764073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eeI0kBRukWM/UjXcugiWpkI/AAAAAAAAAtk/JCNNacN--hw/s640/blogger-image-145764073.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No show without punch , just couldn't cope with me being leader .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FQr6EM2XuJ4/UjXcoQZruNI/AAAAAAAAAtM/cjfxao7PgSE/s640/blogger-image--1295425543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FQr6EM2XuJ4/UjXcoQZruNI/AAAAAAAAAtM/cjfxao7PgSE/s640/blogger-image--1295425543.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jqccyeI2cxU/UjXcslT3ORI/AAAAAAAAAtc/tRRw3aKezc0/s640/blogger-image-1849321372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jqccyeI2cxU/UjXcslT3ORI/AAAAAAAAAtc/tRRw3aKezc0/s640/blogger-image-1849321372.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We needed a loo and this was what was on offer . If you gotta go you gotta go .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g1v7rG6EOU/UjXcwxUVv9I/AAAAAAAAAts/F_LW4XYQHCg/s640/blogger-image--1226157519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g1v7rG6EOU/UjXcwxUVv9I/AAAAAAAAAts/F_LW4XYQHCg/s640/blogger-image--1226157519.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We weren't the only ones broke , so Peregrine shouted us tea . Thank God , for that . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HS was complaining to one and all , that's here down the end opposite the good looking bald guy , that her elbow hurt everytime she lifted the camera to her face . Photo taking RSI . Easy cure , stop taking so many bloody photos . Ps you probably realized that she didn't take this one , her elbow was to sore .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Belly full , thirst quenched , off to bed with a complaining elbow . Goodnight Jim bob .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-55792520627426631552013-09-12T11:52:00.001-07:002013-09-12T12:33:58.321-07:0011/9/13. Where is the bloody water .You know the drill , up , pack , breakfast hop on bus , were off to see the wizard , no that's wrong , Pamukkale , that's the place . Long trip , stop for lunch , one has to eat . HS must have blister on camera finger , no photos ? And , wait for it , hop on bus of course .<div>White mountain , well at least a large hill , in distance . Arrive, thousands here , what's going on , very little water , global warming blamed , I think they didn't pay there water bill . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K-TGjXqlaUw/UjIRggQfkGI/AAAAAAAAAro/nTEykH2Wa-o/s640/blogger-image-911136888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K-TGjXqlaUw/UjIRggQfkGI/AAAAAAAAAro/nTEykH2Wa-o/s640/blogger-image-911136888.jpg"></a>Normally covered in water </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kWoPxewAYmg/UjIRmRXCkNI/AAAAAAAAAsA/d00K_ZxuZDM/s640/blogger-image-1138464767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kWoPxewAYmg/UjIRmRXCkNI/AAAAAAAAAsA/d00K_ZxuZDM/s640/blogger-image-1138464767.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At least they were still happy </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i6hUby8tTW8/UjIRk1GAzdI/AAAAAAAAAr4/XxChxggKObM/s640/blogger-image-1965289941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i6hUby8tTW8/UjIRk1GAzdI/AAAAAAAAAr4/XxChxggKObM/s640/blogger-image-1965289941.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Found some water at last .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yq_38eAwR14/UjIRoD008bI/AAAAAAAAAsI/XUqFFp4tlgo/s640/blogger-image-1087274315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yq_38eAwR14/UjIRoD008bI/AAAAAAAAAsI/XUqFFp4tlgo/s640/blogger-image-1087274315.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Who said i am white , you can see me can't you .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H_4kUS9Sc_Q/UjIRiz8BNWI/AAAAAAAAArw/f6tlN0oogcY/s640/blogger-image--1657710677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H_4kUS9Sc_Q/UjIRiz8BNWI/AAAAAAAAArw/f6tlN0oogcY/s640/blogger-image--1657710677.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dear old lady told me to drink this and I will grow hair , yea but where .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kf60SuoFu3E/UjIU_z75elI/AAAAAAAAAsU/5e3J0lsaPpo/s640/blogger-image-1091591826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kf60SuoFu3E/UjIU_z75elI/AAAAAAAAAsU/5e3J0lsaPpo/s640/blogger-image-1091591826.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Any one for a second hand tomb , part of the largest ancient tombs in one place . Where ? Remember I'm not a tour guide .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iekGdUqALLA/UjIVFT16oGI/AAAAAAAAAsk/oCuuErKavBY/s640/blogger-image-1955223376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iekGdUqALLA/UjIVFT16oGI/AAAAAAAAAsk/oCuuErKavBY/s640/blogger-image-1955223376.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pool at hotel , Ho hum .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ptnrs9-WSBQ/UjIVCQuj8fI/AAAAAAAAAsc/0TfhQE1RRqU/s640/blogger-image--1666696512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ptnrs9-WSBQ/UjIVCQuj8fI/AAAAAAAAAsc/0TfhQE1RRqU/s640/blogger-image--1666696512.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tea for two and two for tea , lamb and mushroom casserole . The two , HS and Rachael . I had Turkish mixed grill . As you can see HS is back to normal .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tummy full , thirst quenched , home to bed with my Turkish delight , HS if your slow on the uptake .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-12662732256450786112013-09-12T05:25:00.001-07:002013-09-12T11:50:59.450-07:0010/9/13. Turkey in ruinsRise and shine . I don't think it has stopped shining since we hit turkey , in fact temperature climbing to mid 30 s <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WoFSPvIjpNo/UjGyxlNV9TI/AAAAAAAAAqE/tr7Ity8fznw/s640/blogger-image--306527259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WoFSPvIjpNo/UjGyxlNV9TI/AAAAAAAAAqE/tr7Ity8fznw/s640/blogger-image--306527259.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See what I mean , there just sitting back letting the place go to ruin . Bit of concrete , bit of paint it would look like new . Xanthos listed by Unesco , why ?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DJNsNCKZTrQ/UjGyt0NDiII/AAAAAAAAAp0/rTZt9IlqEIY/s640/blogger-image--963055561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DJNsNCKZTrQ/UjGyt0NDiII/AAAAAAAAAp0/rTZt9IlqEIY/s640/blogger-image--963055561.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Funny place to bury someone , if it wasn't on a mountain I would suspect they were scared of flooding .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tyrz9Bw82GQ/UjGyvYtNesI/AAAAAAAAAp8/3J2mIATKEmw/s640/blogger-image-1338297638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tyrz9Bw82GQ/UjGyvYtNesI/AAAAAAAAAp8/3J2mIATKEmw/s640/blogger-image-1338297638.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HS claims she took this picture because it was of significant importance , something about they havn't worked out how to read the writing on it yet . For those who have followed the blogg we really know the reason .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back on bus , thank Allah the bus has good air conditioning . Off to carpet place , strategy in place with HS , to repel carpet sales men .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sh2RHYfTdK0/UjG0VWc8z_I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/cCWhsXJeLLQ/s640/blogger-image-1028629399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sh2RHYfTdK0/UjG0VWc8z_I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/cCWhsXJeLLQ/s640/blogger-image-1028629399.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Who needs machine when you have this woman , bloody fast .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3qUG6aOm5rs/UjG2TpeDfZI/AAAAAAAAAqc/uBvMpx58xGE/s640/blogger-image--1153700982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3qUG6aOm5rs/UjG2TpeDfZI/AAAAAAAAAqc/uBvMpx58xGE/s640/blogger-image--1153700982.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Remember that strategy , this is where we needed it . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our carpet is under there , you guessed strategy failed . Happy HS , happy me , what a load of crap .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cheap Holliday not so cheap now . At least getting .back on bus was easier as my pocket was a lot lighter, now the stirring is not about BH , but me capitulating .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next stop Pommy world , actually Oludeniz . Why Pommy world , because it is full of poms of course . They cater for them , sell pommy food , talk pommy but despite this it is a beautiful place on waters edge , with massive cliffs behind and para gliders landing on beach , Mozz should relate .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aCClG_8uYkY/UjG6MlJzYeI/AAAAAAAAAqo/lwznpTIyYAE/s640/blogger-image--2075099655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aCClG_8uYkY/UjG6MlJzYeI/AAAAAAAAAqo/lwznpTIyYAE/s640/blogger-image--2075099655.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HS insisted on having a latte on beach . Notice chocolate spoon . Not chocolate colored , but real chocolate , it tasted good too . They also can make Turkish coffee , if you can drag your eyes into top left hand corner . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good things can only last so long , the bus is calling , baldy where are you , even the bus is getting in on the act .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mYqNM0o-uU4/UjIJt_W5vYI/AAAAAAAAArY/h0hvhIyDDgs/s640/blogger-image-1759200018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mYqNM0o-uU4/UjIJt_W5vYI/AAAAAAAAArY/h0hvhIyDDgs/s640/blogger-image-1759200018.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Again more ruins , renovators delight , position position position . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7KOcVqgXBZA/UjIJkJf5DUI/AAAAAAAAAq4/ie_O16sJrTU/s640/blogger-image-1000801045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7KOcVqgXBZA/UjIJkJf5DUI/AAAAAAAAAq4/ie_O16sJrTU/s640/blogger-image-1000801045.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next stop a market , just a sampler ( photo ) . Good market except they kept talking to me like I was a Pom , Aussie mate , bloody Aussie .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BQ0hY9Pom1s/UjIJojVxGpI/AAAAAAAAArI/DL65doSTXtk/s640/blogger-image-389116305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BQ0hY9Pom1s/UjIJojVxGpI/AAAAAAAAArI/DL65doSTXtk/s640/blogger-image-389116305.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Restaurent for tea , fish mongers surrounded by restaurants . Pick your seafood , discuss how you want it cooked and they pass it on to restaurant . How good is that , and cheap . We need cheap after the carpet . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TD-ZVhiLzyE/UjIJqyI4IQI/AAAAAAAAArQ/q4PlRQww1MU/s640/blogger-image-1148165248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TD-ZVhiLzyE/UjIJqyI4IQI/AAAAAAAAArQ/q4PlRQww1MU/s640/blogger-image-1148165248.jpg"></a>View from our room at hotel , yachts , blue water , blue sky , take it or leave it . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KvdWFwQsy2Y/UjIJmJTTZCI/AAAAAAAAArA/hQDhS-tLYZs/s640/blogger-image-598550382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KvdWFwQsy2Y/UjIJmJTTZCI/AAAAAAAAArA/hQDhS-tLYZs/s640/blogger-image-598550382.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One for Allen and Neil . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Early to bed , in state of shock , good night from Baldy .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-19448757741609340602013-09-11T12:43:00.001-07:002013-09-12T05:04:54.409-07:009/9/13. A boating we will go .Another fab breakfast . No hangover for those that are curios . Back on bus , on bus off bus , this seems to be our lot at the moment . Over the mountain to a quaint little seaside village about an hour away . <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9XVVgccWOt8/UjDH3pHR0KI/AAAAAAAAApE/G4rklBSCQb8/s640/blogger-image-2127064724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9XVVgccWOt8/UjDH3pHR0KI/AAAAAAAAApE/G4rklBSCQb8/s640/blogger-image-2127064724.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our boat , takes 50 , we have 20 ,boat to our selves . That's the captains wife , cook and deckhand and sales person , that's what I call multi skilling . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-56rd0my4LL0/UjDH0PtkQbI/AAAAAAAAAo8/fx5erzTDdlM/s640/blogger-image-867982070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-56rd0my4LL0/UjDH0PtkQbI/AAAAAAAAAo8/fx5erzTDdlM/s640/blogger-image-867982070.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The cheek of HS , I took this picture after I pinched the camera when she wasn't looking but she goes and puts it on her Facebook , well I suppose it was her camera .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1FF8nOvL81Y/UjDHwtQB9qI/AAAAAAAAAo0/B1TIhQcmxps/s640/blogger-image--1689831732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1FF8nOvL81Y/UjDHwtQB9qI/AAAAAAAAAo0/B1TIhQcmxps/s640/blogger-image--1689831732.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Boat to boat ice cream sales . Seamed to arrive not long after great meal prepared by captains wife and consumed by appreciative passengers .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Moved around , swam with turtles , could not get close except for first stop , not sure of who was scared of who . Swam over ruins , even there sea is going to ruin . Sailed past edge of sunken city , no stops allowed here .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jgJBySOO4z0/UjGqynXR3aI/AAAAAAAAApc/rC1hdlIughQ/s640/blogger-image-1260452428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jgJBySOO4z0/UjGqynXR3aI/AAAAAAAAApc/rC1hdlIughQ/s640/blogger-image-1260452428.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PSIV_isBHW4/UjGqwpVGqeI/AAAAAAAAApU/aotT_vBQhMk/s640/blogger-image-277958925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PSIV_isBHW4/UjGqwpVGqeI/AAAAAAAAApU/aotT_vBQhMk/s640/blogger-image-277958925.jpg"></a>Just to show HS is still with me . HS actually beat me into the water , there is a first time for everything . Just shows how good the water was . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Accosional joke , about drying my hair , enough all ready . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More swimming , more turtles , back to dock , hop on bus , the wheels on bus go round and round , hotel , hop off bus , shower then off for drink and meal by ourselves .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RgYb0AQZJbo/UjGt1iBIvQI/AAAAAAAAApo/AveNPJLKKF8/s640/blogger-image-59352449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RgYb0AQZJbo/UjGt1iBIvQI/AAAAAAAAApo/AveNPJLKKF8/s640/blogger-image-59352449.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My charming companion , with her obligatory , wine in hand , and messa plate in front . Only time you are guaranteed to get camera out of hand .that must have been someone else's beer in bottom cnr .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Walk around area , ice cream for desert , back to hotel for bed . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Good night John Boy .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-90514948114954442502013-09-09T12:35:00.001-07:002013-09-11T12:36:52.198-07:008/9/13. On the road again .Up , breakfast , must have substanance . Or for those that cant spell , food in gut . <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--DKtPf6KVNY/UjC-zMX7RSI/AAAAAAAAAoE/5k03CJTvvJY/s640/blogger-image--1673065062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--DKtPf6KVNY/UjC-zMX7RSI/AAAAAAAAAoE/5k03CJTvvJY/s640/blogger-image--1673065062.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stopped off little roadside stop . Turkey really is going to ruins , there every where . The Lycian city of Phaselis , 7th century BC . Looking a little worn around edges . Next to a nice beach if you don't mind pebbles instead of sand and Russians . There not coming , there here . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gV21rjswdkQ/UjC-t9ysWfI/AAAAAAAAAns/KllHfl1beyg/s640/blogger-image-963471864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gV21rjswdkQ/UjC-t9ysWfI/AAAAAAAAAns/KllHfl1beyg/s640/blogger-image-963471864.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How's this for a bit of old and new . A bit of head banging in an old colosseum . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vANaFX8sssQ/UjC-rVHManI/AAAAAAAAAnk/qUMp1RYr5eU/s640/blogger-image-1870870718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vANaFX8sssQ/UjC-rVHManI/AAAAAAAAAnk/qUMp1RYr5eU/s640/blogger-image-1870870718.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The beach and the invading Russians , not with weapons , just money .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We showed them some Aussie grit and went for swim , Aussie Aussie Aussie </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back onto bus , more bald jokes , come on give it up . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heading off for lunch .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fmj8fn0RDR8/UjC-wJRXLvI/AAAAAAAAAn0/BpmZeVO5h0g/s640/blogger-image-350506383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fmj8fn0RDR8/UjC-wJRXLvI/AAAAAAAAAn0/BpmZeVO5h0g/s640/blogger-image-350506383.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This place was actually a fish farm , our table was over a fish pen . Which fish would you like sir , just stick your hand in and grab .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had there speciality , wait for it , trout no , brim no, actually , GOAT . Go figure . It was delicious , and the Russians haven't discovered this place yet . HS trusted some one to take our photo , by the look on her face maybe not . Back on bus , a parting B joke and were off again . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off to seaside village of Kas , pronounced Karsh . Wow and double wow what a spot . Yachts , tour boats , eateries by the dozens views , clear blue water , eateries by the dozens , shops , eateries by the dozens , there seams to be a theme here . Let's just say I liked it , ok , and did I mention the eateries . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aW2GqiDrXZ8/UjDAyqW7yqI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/AZogU0rm4jQ/s640/blogger-image--1693422841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aW2GqiDrXZ8/UjDAyqW7yqI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/AZogU0rm4jQ/s640/blogger-image--1693422841.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View from our balcony .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Guide took us to a seafood restaurant , near water , pick your fish and they cook it .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z8WgnrKzobo/UjDGN42SxXI/AAAAAAAAAoo/Wu_OOikIV_M/s640/blogger-image--1934944288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z8WgnrKzobo/UjDGN42SxXI/AAAAAAAAAoo/Wu_OOikIV_M/s640/blogger-image--1934944288.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A special toast at end of night , of course HS had to get involved . One glass of Raki , one glass of beet root juice ,goat cheese and slices of melon . You took a sip of each drink and then a taste of cheese and melon in that order . Lady on left didn't approve or maybe it was the beet root juice .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AF2WvTAKYKY/UjDGI9BujfI/AAAAAAAAAog/hdA28GvAEBg/s640/blogger-image-1731209696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AF2WvTAKYKY/UjDGI9BujfI/AAAAAAAAAog/hdA28GvAEBg/s640/blogger-image-1731209696.jpg"></a>This is my Raki drinking buddy . HS and the others piked and the two of us and the guide Memis kicked on drinking Raki's . Thank god it's not a big village otherwise Karen would have struggled carrying me home . Thats what drinking buddies are for . Handed me over to not so happy , HS and off to bed I go . Good night .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-73911819533839621212013-09-09T10:03:00.001-07:002013-09-09T12:34:09.368-07:007/9/13 Day , who cares .History , Merlana , a bloke , was the founder of these dudes ,the whirling dervishes , we went to his Museum , his original place , also where he and his family were buried . No photos are allowed to be taken inside as a matter of respect . It was amazing how much respect the people have for this character . No for real .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s7_4VRvCBUE/Ui3_ebkepuI/AAAAAAAAAmo/zqSwqV4xvQM/s640/blogger-image-2057338246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s7_4VRvCBUE/Ui3_ebkepuI/AAAAAAAAAmo/zqSwqV4xvQM/s640/blogger-image-2057338246.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off over mountains to Antalya , travel all over the country side , ask the Pitts , ask the Pitts . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-V9O2aWeSO3c/Ui4eTgYJXKI/AAAAAAAAAm4/Yu7nqr-WX-8/s640/blogger-image-444145075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-V9O2aWeSO3c/Ui4eTgYJXKI/AAAAAAAAAm4/Yu7nqr-WX-8/s640/blogger-image-444145075.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stopped for a Pitt stop , actually lunch , beaut meal , desert , special butter on raw honey comb , apparently a aphrodisiac , hence me on massage chair , HS instructions , work it off ray , great .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">An aside , no one is picking on HS this trip , instead my bald head is the but of all jokes , how unkind , don't they realize how sensitive I am . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off again , travel all over the Turkish side , ask the Pitts , ask the Pitts . Well at least HS , as again I'm no travel guide .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOiqM3iqOEM/Ui4eYDVkuvI/AAAAAAAAAnA/x94nNYpB_As/s640/blogger-image-1139010188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOiqM3iqOEM/Ui4eYDVkuvI/AAAAAAAAAnA/x94nNYpB_As/s640/blogger-image-1139010188.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stopped of at Aspendos amphitheater , on the outskirts of Antalya .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4rHjI8krcAk/Ui4eaLWe7-I/AAAAAAAAAnI/RnsFyQ7G3hk/s640/blogger-image--447174555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4rHjI8krcAk/Ui4eaLWe7-I/AAAAAAAAAnI/RnsFyQ7G3hk/s640/blogger-image--447174555.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Kiwi behind me keeps asking me to remove my hat so she can tell a bald joke , not nice .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2L9kUnL1r70/Ui4inm-WmGI/AAAAAAAAAnU/FcKgfIPu6a0/s640/blogger-image-695537194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2L9kUnL1r70/Ui4inm-WmGI/AAAAAAAAAnU/FcKgfIPu6a0/s640/blogger-image-695537194.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A modern Roman viaduct on side of road ,well compared to age of some of the things we've seen it is modern . As you can see I haven't ditched HS yet , even though she made me wast my aphrodisiac . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Continued on , travel all along the outskirts , ask the travel agent . Arrived hotel , after more bald jokes , how many more can they come up with . Swim in pool , dressed , guide takes us to sea side restaurant , again great choice . Tour through modern section on way , the place a buzz . Fab meal , fab price , lousy bald jokes , they still have not run out .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back to hotel this time through old section , what a bigger buzz . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To bed , aphrodisiac worn off , damn . Off to bald headed sleep .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-1359734908883410232013-09-07T12:58:00.001-07:002013-09-09T09:50:28.339-07:00Day 5 I think , it's starting to become a blurr<div><br></div><div><br></div>That's right , up up and away . Up at 5:00am and away 5:30 , were off ballooning . Up and around dirt tracks with all these round mounds appearing in dark , spooky . HS fingers were worn out by end but will only show a couple of photos . <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-i4PyYiSIxjE/UiuI73OeD6I/AAAAAAAAAls/9EcCoUO9vqA/s640/blogger-image--610884405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-i4PyYiSIxjE/UiuI73OeD6I/AAAAAAAAAls/9EcCoUO9vqA/s640/blogger-image--610884405.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Getting ready for lift off , not sure the New Zealand chick is too sure , no one is moving her from that spot .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QLmuBkx0LAU/UiuI_WQJQzI/AAAAAAAAAl0/NtHddyTpTr8/s640/blogger-image--1890527734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QLmuBkx0LAU/UiuI_WQJQzI/AAAAAAAAAl0/NtHddyTpTr8/s640/blogger-image--1890527734.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Approximately 70 to 80 balloons up at same time , 20 passengers + 2 pilots in our basket .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See me fly up , up , to 5500 feet . Hope all gas bottles are full .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xC1RKi3mfEc/UiuM-SqT5BI/AAAAAAAAAmI/p4ENb6Zn3lM/s640/blogger-image-804791091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xC1RKi3mfEc/UiuM-SqT5BI/AAAAAAAAAmI/p4ENb6Zn3lM/s640/blogger-image-804791091.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HS and all those fairy chimneys , in love valley below , her eyes are starting to glaze over . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Landed , straight onto trailer , hotel , breakfast , and then , on the road again .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then to Derinkuyu an underground cave city , estimated 30000 people lived there when hiding from invaders . I think I would rather run fast .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9tFultVLM28/UiuM8oKSSXI/AAAAAAAAAmA/Q9iXJ7kKeIo/s640/blogger-image-2141999724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9tFultVLM28/UiuM8oKSSXI/AAAAAAAAAmA/Q9iXJ7kKeIo/s640/blogger-image-2141999724.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sorry photos did not do any favors .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next , a camel train motel , they had another name but mine makes sense . This was for camel masters and camels , pe u . Actually called caravan serai . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Busy day today , now a walk through a valley , with stream . After going done 390 steps . Could have been worse , going up 390 steps . With all the huffing and puffing not many photos taken . Once again churches , houses cut into walls , been there , seen that . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i-_b_Trjvsc/UiuM_4OdYCI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/3tYXogsg31s/s640/blogger-image-1683963468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i-_b_Trjvsc/UiuM_4OdYCI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/3tYXogsg31s/s640/blogger-image-1683963468.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9Rbz5zO-2IQ/UiuNBL36kZI/AAAAAAAAAmY/VLUlmukHSqM/s640/blogger-image-1690227611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9Rbz5zO-2IQ/UiuNBL36kZI/AAAAAAAAAmY/VLUlmukHSqM/s640/blogger-image-1690227611.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Of course at end of walk one must eat . Those tent things behind us are actually in water .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the road again </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Next stop , do I sound like a conductor ? To our motel in the city of Konya , the traditional centre of whirling dervishes . Whirling who , google it , remember I'm not a tour guide . This city of 1 1/2 million people is alcohol free , no kidding , I got the sulkes and refused to go out for dinner , I have standards to uphold . To bed , and who is starting to get withdrawals now .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-84308815169978465842013-09-05T08:04:00.001-07:002013-09-06T21:40:23.327-07:005/9/13 Day 4 fabulousUp early , as usual no black out curtains , view out the window just as sensational as yesterday . No not belly dancer , the balloons . Off walking this morning , red , pink and rose valley . Fab .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F3pC2QpXNaY/Uiiogl6gQhI/AAAAAAAAAkg/wiVecUVvrSA/s640/blogger-image--1629735234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F3pC2QpXNaY/Uiiogl6gQhI/AAAAAAAAAkg/wiVecUVvrSA/s640/blogger-image--1629735234.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love to go a wandering .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g18o2Vt6tcA/Uiiodzk7tOI/AAAAAAAAAkY/Nd96nlcR26g/s640/blogger-image-2139451062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g18o2Vt6tcA/Uiiodzk7tOI/AAAAAAAAAkY/Nd96nlcR26g/s640/blogger-image-2139451062.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have to help out local economy . All their own produce .as you can see the old bugger , him not me , loves his photo being taken . At least he didn't ask one Lira for photo . Fab .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yxi2217zEYQ/UiiqyxrXiiI/AAAAAAAAAlc/ZB5qqYMgsuA/s640/blogger-image--2076999938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yxi2217zEYQ/UiiqyxrXiiI/AAAAAAAAAlc/ZB5qqYMgsuA/s640/blogger-image--2076999938.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Look at me , look at me , yea I was looking .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4C3bBDgoniM/UiiqwLcbNEI/AAAAAAAAAlU/l9ZOZoxufbI/s640/blogger-image-1030838122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4C3bBDgoniM/UiiqwLcbNEI/AAAAAAAAAlU/l9ZOZoxufbI/s640/blogger-image-1030838122.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Does my bum look fat in these pink jeans . Of course not dear . Happy HS , happy me .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YXpcodjWIv4/Uiioa7D9FbI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/-89ayjpE-vo/s640/blogger-image-1828364899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YXpcodjWIv4/Uiioa7D9FbI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/-89ayjpE-vo/s640/blogger-image-1828364899.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lunch , at a locals own house , fab meal , fab people .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kKu3LP_TJHI/UiiqpzJzESI/AAAAAAAAAlE/6mSRVKJ_W8g/s640/blogger-image--44905286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kKu3LP_TJHI/UiiqpzJzESI/AAAAAAAAAlE/6mSRVKJ_W8g/s640/blogger-image--44905286.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mum , 2 daughters , brother in law and last but not least , the niece . Dad photo shy . All the family involved . $15 for two of us . Try that in OZ .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nB8RQ_DhRyY/UiiqnvxoIBI/AAAAAAAAAk8/HZmKTbc3o0c/s640/blogger-image--2028937749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nB8RQ_DhRyY/UiiqnvxoIBI/AAAAAAAAAk8/HZmKTbc3o0c/s640/blogger-image--2028937749.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sorry HS at it again ,she forced guide to stop here . HS said more than fab , of course .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bMZq8xiTe7k/Uiiol_dEj_I/AAAAAAAAAkw/HvrABgpVz-k/s640/blogger-image--211906308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bMZq8xiTe7k/Uiiol_dEj_I/AAAAAAAAAkw/HvrABgpVz-k/s640/blogger-image--211906308.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yes we all know .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back to hotel , spare time , so walk in to town . Fab town . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7JsxP7AZwBQ/Uiiqtu6EshI/AAAAAAAAAlM/gBUNyQPqPVk/s640/blogger-image-1338738324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7JsxP7AZwBQ/Uiiqtu6EshI/AAAAAAAAAlM/gBUNyQPqPVk/s640/blogger-image-1338738324.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After reading sign , how could you not have a coffee here . It says no bullshit best coffee until oz Australia .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oEeOiaGd5jE/Uiioj3GZcII/AAAAAAAAAko/qscoAfdZ5Pg/s640/blogger-image--1921333138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oEeOiaGd5jE/Uiioj3GZcII/AAAAAAAAAko/qscoAfdZ5Pg/s640/blogger-image--1921333138.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Coffee , fab .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">BBQ at youngees hotel , none there thank goodness , were noisy enough . Bed early up at 5 for hot air balloon .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-8293782293909106962013-09-04T07:01:00.001-07:002013-09-05T06:11:21.123-07:004/9/13 Day 3 HS obsession day . Maybe a little earlier than intended , or a lot , but what a sight to wake up too .<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PlGuZHT6Uc8/UidDrOoX5VI/AAAAAAAAAiE/z0uSR90tAHU/s640/blogger-image--1962771836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PlGuZHT6Uc8/UidDrOoX5VI/AAAAAAAAAiE/z0uSR90tAHU/s640/blogger-image--1962771836.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From our bedroom window , it will be us on Friday .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off to love valley , where HS became obsessed again .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-giIbT9FBWYo/UidDw2a1cJI/AAAAAAAAAiU/W7Hq4a9i8rg/s640/blogger-image--1819895459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-giIbT9FBWYo/UidDw2a1cJI/AAAAAAAAAiU/W7Hq4a9i8rg/s640/blogger-image--1819895459.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Starting to see a familier pattern here .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NWgVqAG9tZ0/UidDvKsDtZI/AAAAAAAAAiM/yJvHdVWeTJU/s640/blogger-image-455138248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NWgVqAG9tZ0/UidDvKsDtZI/AAAAAAAAAiM/yJvHdVWeTJU/s640/blogger-image-455138248.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">De Je vu , is that how it's spelt . Remember chimneys , bit of similarity .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g4weMLhCh0U/UidDpWJjHhI/AAAAAAAAAh8/tx7pV81NpfA/s640/blogger-image-603524341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g4weMLhCh0U/UidDpWJjHhI/AAAAAAAAAh8/tx7pV81NpfA/s640/blogger-image-603524341.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No HS it can't be taken home . What would you want it for anyway .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HS didn't want to leave but Our guide , hashis , sorry Memis , pronounced memish , you can see why I get confused , said there are many more elsewhere . Reluctantly HS , a very happy HS , agreed to leave .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From here we went to a ceramic pottery makers . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TPvfhM8bpck/UidHtFGuwsI/AAAAAAAAAig/7CnOAeY1Nkk/s640/blogger-image--385975283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TPvfhM8bpck/UidHtFGuwsI/AAAAAAAAAig/7CnOAeY1Nkk/s640/blogger-image--385975283.jpg"></a>No HS , that is not something special being made for you . (she got very excited ) , it is actually the stand for him to potter on .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> He is one of their master potters.</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WCb9zX_1fLs/UidJfw04G2I/AAAAAAAAAi0/7m4wBn3WSvA/s640/blogger-image-1537570988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WCb9zX_1fLs/UidJfw04G2I/AAAAAAAAAi0/7m4wBn3WSvA/s640/blogger-image-1537570988.jpg"></a>Finished product . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EhlQ91BfZbo/UidJiKtpBuI/AAAAAAAAAi8/hYOhc46_610/s640/blogger-image--1889891297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EhlQ91BfZbo/UidJiKtpBuI/AAAAAAAAAi8/hYOhc46_610/s640/blogger-image--1889891297.jpg"></a>What final product will look like .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off sightseeing again , every where you look some thing to see , amazing place .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oAWJIlGE--0/Uigh8tOPdPI/AAAAAAAAAjc/jl6QujauABM/s640/blogger-image--798557294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oAWJIlGE--0/Uigh8tOPdPI/AAAAAAAAAjc/jl6QujauABM/s640/blogger-image--798557294.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rC4BVOqKPAQ/Uigh3CHKHsI/AAAAAAAAAjM/qw7432KdxHU/s640/blogger-image--568274587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rC4BVOqKPAQ/Uigh3CHKHsI/AAAAAAAAAjM/qw7432KdxHU/s640/blogger-image--568274587.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Do I need to comment , you all know by now what she's like . It can be quite embarrassing .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aGdE19VzC-U/Uigh6crp7HI/AAAAAAAAAjU/SUpPQptX7Ds/s640/blogger-image--274383321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aGdE19VzC-U/Uigh6crp7HI/AAAAAAAAAjU/SUpPQptX7Ds/s640/blogger-image--274383321.jpg"></a>HS trying to do her version of the flying nun , I tried to get her to move back further , where it would have worked , no go .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I could show you heaps of photos , HS nearly wore her finger out taking them , but I won't .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Had lunch , more scenery , stopped for Turkish ice cream , not bad at all . 3 prices on his board , but only charged highest , rich Aussie tourists , they can afford it , one less beer . More scenery . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off to open air Museum , Christian churches , all built into rock , thought frescos had been defaced , well they had but it was believed that if you were I'll and you scrapped off a bit of religious frescoe and mixed it with your drink they would be cured . Wonder whether mixed with alcohol it would prevent hangover . Not able to test theory , guard too scary , besides something about life inprisonment .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Actually turned cold , and had short dust storm . Back to hotel to clean up , out for tea and Belly dancing , and no I'm not the star attraction . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bit worried when we turned up , place called Uranos , not sure what to expect .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-80jr-sb_HBA/Uigj95UgqwI/AAAAAAAAAj4/3k6jmqYXjuo/s640/blogger-image-1961832845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-80jr-sb_HBA/Uigj95UgqwI/AAAAAAAAAj4/3k6jmqYXjuo/s640/blogger-image-1961832845.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our group on right , another bunch of yobo Aussies on left . They put all the drinkers in one area .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We seem to have a rep over here , besides it was all you could drink .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEzQ08W6iXg/Uigj_JG2B1I/AAAAAAAAAkA/gmrd9Lx1R1g/s640/blogger-image--1314105487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEzQ08W6iXg/Uigj_JG2B1I/AAAAAAAAAkA/gmrd9Lx1R1g/s640/blogger-image--1314105487.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yea the boys were ok .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YouETeWPHYY/Uigj8Zd7ZQI/AAAAAAAAAjw/Jy6_YKKZoLw/s640/blogger-image-570572936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YouETeWPHYY/Uigj8Zd7ZQI/AAAAAAAAAjw/Jy6_YKKZoLw/s640/blogger-image-570572936.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nLoS-69EoX0/Uigj63yJ3dI/AAAAAAAAAjo/VqkeR-ari5s/s640/blogger-image-455170632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nLoS-69EoX0/Uigj63yJ3dI/AAAAAAAAAjo/VqkeR-ari5s/s640/blogger-image-455170632.jpg"></a> HS restricted me to only these two photos . HS happy , Ray not so happy .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Intoxicated drive home , more drinks in our room .we were too slow to shut door . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bed at last , jiggle here , jiggle there off to sleep .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-50881069021448768712013-09-03T21:02:00.001-07:002013-09-04T06:59:42.890-07:003/9/13. Day 2 Turkey Tour Wheels on bus continueUp with the sun , no choice , Hotel saving costs , only half a curtain .pre pack , breakfast , well sort of , 1 cereal , no bowls , coffee if you can call it that , you get the drift .<div><br></div><div>First stop , Anatolian civilization museum of Ankara , by the way this is the capital of Turkey .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zk2f43b36TY/Uia51--XWRI/AAAAAAAAAgs/udVm5iFcQJA/s640/blogger-image--1995673907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zk2f43b36TY/Uia51--XWRI/AAAAAAAAAgs/udVm5iFcQJA/s640/blogger-image--1995673907.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IGebMF7n6js/Uia50NMLtMI/AAAAAAAAAgk/HKva6XRxR48/s640/blogger-image-1081725094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IGebMF7n6js/Uia50NMLtMI/AAAAAAAAAgk/HKva6XRxR48/s640/blogger-image-1081725094.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I won't bore you now with all the pictures HS took , she is back in form . It was a very interesting Museum . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RONedL8d1oA/Uia5yOjqxmI/AAAAAAAAAgc/9LkCR7jX_cE/s640/blogger-image--125696178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RONedL8d1oA/Uia5yOjqxmI/AAAAAAAAAgc/9LkCR7jX_cE/s640/blogger-image--125696178.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Had to have a decent coffee before we left . Not sure which of us had B O , but there is a definite gap there . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Five hrs traveling to go . The wheels on the bus go round and round . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ly8zPvLjU18/Uia5rqVe9VI/AAAAAAAAAf8/fPJmhRM1gjs/s640/blogger-image--1565423221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ly8zPvLjU18/Uia5rqVe9VI/AAAAAAAAAf8/fPJmhRM1gjs/s640/blogger-image--1565423221.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sorry missed photo of HS with all her mates .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stopped for lunch .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MweU62ma3Ig/Uia5wkSrHZI/AAAAAAAAAgU/nQMuKUTF-KY/s640/blogger-image-1261591926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MweU62ma3Ig/Uia5wkSrHZI/AAAAAAAAAgU/nQMuKUTF-KY/s640/blogger-image-1261591926.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Speciality of area , some kind of pizza .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r5cK44MtPLM/Uia5vB2YWZI/AAAAAAAAAgM/ku59xQvnMYs/s640/blogger-image--284357674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r5cK44MtPLM/Uia5vB2YWZI/AAAAAAAAAgM/ku59xQvnMYs/s640/blogger-image--284357674.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No explanation needed .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FhEFHjZyM8g/Uia5nT3iC0I/AAAAAAAAAfs/Dt8UlhgHNos/s640/blogger-image--1977032142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FhEFHjZyM8g/Uia5nT3iC0I/AAAAAAAAAfs/Dt8UlhgHNos/s640/blogger-image--1977032142.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> howTurkish is this . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back on bus , the wheels on bus go round and round . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Landscape not unlike north west NSW in summer .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The wheels go round and round . Arrived at second biggest lake in Turkey , one big salt pan . Could have gone to Point Cook if I wanted to see salt . Hi Mick , Helen . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back on bus , the wheels go round .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Toilet stop .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The wheels go . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Coming into Cappadocia , wow , what a change of scenery , fantastic . What wheels .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fl4qLAV8hm4/Uia5tXIjdCI/AAAAAAAAAgE/0pC03H4igg8/s640/blogger-image--162502508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fl4qLAV8hm4/Uia5tXIjdCI/AAAAAAAAAgE/0pC03H4igg8/s640/blogger-image--162502508.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t2sQxywf2BY/Uia5o3e5UeI/AAAAAAAAAf0/77UqxMmG3kQ/s640/blogger-image--2075273954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t2sQxywf2BY/Uia5o3e5UeI/AAAAAAAAAf0/77UqxMmG3kQ/s640/blogger-image--2075273954.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These photos don't do the landscape justice , taken on moving bus .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Arrived at hotel , Ciner at Goreme , not bad , cleaned up , off to 300 year old Turkish baths .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pFtUlfz1KqM/UibK7b8ofeI/AAAAAAAAAhE/t56MhzeY1hA/s640/blogger-image--473563712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pFtUlfz1KqM/UibK7b8ofeI/AAAAAAAAAhE/t56MhzeY1hA/s640/blogger-image--473563712.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They said Turkish bath not make up party , with donkey ? On face . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-voHMCXpTjDU/UibK-aLP-mI/AAAAAAAAAhM/2icFOsoPW6Q/s640/blogger-image--1435593720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-voHMCXpTjDU/UibK-aLP-mI/AAAAAAAAAhM/2icFOsoPW6Q/s640/blogger-image--1435593720.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Guess who is over with the men again , men with ? On there faces .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p5YaTcF4Fvk/UibK4udta9I/AAAAAAAAAg8/qdbHiWRXe7Q/s640/blogger-image--484294680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p5YaTcF4Fvk/UibK4udta9I/AAAAAAAAAg8/qdbHiWRXe7Q/s640/blogger-image--484294680.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sorry no more photos from here on , camera not allowed , had to prize it from HS hand .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thought we would be segregated , nope , what a continuos laugh . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sauna , then exfoliated ,then lay on hot marble , all together , no not in the altogether , keep your minds clean , but still in only these tea towels . While on hot marble we are soaped up , very soaped up , washed then massaged while still on hot marble slab . This is happening to about 6 people on same slab , with others on slab waiting their turn . Bugger any dignity , that stayed outside . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Plunge in jacuzzi , interesting getting in and out with only a tea towel on , especially HS who had mini tea towel , would have loved a camera then . Personnel viewing only of course !! Possible others had personnel viewing . Shower ,dressed then hot apple tea . What an experience .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back to apartment , rest , don't need to clean then off to cave restaurant . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NkprOQTNrBs/Uic5guGerDI/AAAAAAAAAhc/l6aWModB9Is/s640/blogger-image--465547754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NkprOQTNrBs/Uic5guGerDI/AAAAAAAAAhc/l6aWModB9Is/s640/blogger-image--465547754.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HS wanted to wear silly hat insisted I did too . I think she looked silliest .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bGQyj19K0RE/Uic5ig1wi6I/AAAAAAAAAhk/jwyY_jcE4OQ/s640/blogger-image--630109556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bGQyj19K0RE/Uic5ig1wi6I/AAAAAAAAAhk/jwyY_jcE4OQ/s640/blogger-image--630109556.jpg"></a>Traditional method of cooking meal in ceramic pot for 6 hrs then the top is cracked open and meal poured out . HS doing her own cracking , hopefully that's all she will be cracking .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zaVlUEppSus/Uic5kNNfNnI/AAAAAAAAAhs/AV7p0RYphnA/s640/blogger-image--2003497903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zaVlUEppSus/Uic5kNNfNnI/AAAAAAAAAhs/AV7p0RYphnA/s640/blogger-image--2003497903.jpg"></a>Success</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good Turkish food , good local wine , what more could you ask for ? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back to hotel , night cap and bed . Good night , don't let the bed bug bite .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-53591464279182727842013-09-02T12:36:00.001-07:002013-09-02T13:33:48.743-07:002/9/13. Day 1 Turkey TourBreakfast hotel , big choice , long day on bus ahead , caution required , simple breakfast .<div>Tour leader, Memis , pronounced memish , not hashis as some dill was calling him , took us on short tour of old city , </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0rMhlUmI1IM/UiTz_CSBGgI/AAAAAAAAAfU/VdeHJwxSyv0/s640/blogger-image--1900402405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0rMhlUmI1IM/UiTz_CSBGgI/AAAAAAAAAfU/VdeHJwxSyv0/s640/blogger-image--1900402405.jpg"></a> Some old thing stuck in middle of walkway .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FfqTM8vRlUc/UiTz9v49MsI/AAAAAAAAAfM/lwWhdHOZ5gk/s640/blogger-image-2125558560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FfqTM8vRlUc/UiTz9v49MsI/AAAAAAAAAfM/lwWhdHOZ5gk/s640/blogger-image-2125558560.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Blue Temple , I know it doesn't look blue , it's named because of all the blue tiles inside .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4PeWEw31-1I/UiTz7OEX__I/AAAAAAAAAfE/zYUk5Kp9T3Y/s640/blogger-image-1858970441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4PeWEw31-1I/UiTz7OEX__I/AAAAAAAAAfE/zYUk5Kp9T3Y/s640/blogger-image-1858970441.jpg"></a> Some bloke said I look like a girl I should dress like a girl . At least that's what HS said he said .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inside temple took camera off HS and moved away to take photos .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xKFsb07Qbkk/UiT0A6UMGqI/AAAAAAAAAfc/kkN3RgjjenU/s640/blogger-image-1797086295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xKFsb07Qbkk/UiT0A6UMGqI/AAAAAAAAAfc/kkN3RgjjenU/s640/blogger-image-1797086295.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of the photos .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While I was taking photos , a crowed was forming near by , walked over and here was HS starting to shake uncontrollably , seeing me she grabbed the camera back and the shakes stopped . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That was enough , back towards hotel , lunch same place as night before , good again . Back , packed , check out ,easy ( oh done that , easy ) .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Long bus ride first day , the wheels on the bus go round and round , done that also , running out of material ,long time to get out of Istanbul , it is 200km long , how's that for a city , 20 mill people in one city , and every one has a relative in Australia . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crap tea on way , arrive hotel , not bad at all , a couple of beers just to be polite and bed .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-25132193528904970142013-09-02T11:03:00.001-07:002013-09-02T13:32:58.160-07:001/09/13. Travel day againParis to Istanbul . <div><br></div><div>Not much to tell , train to Airport , express , arrive main station , airport train to terminal , easy , simple ,. Can't check in bomb scare , police ,security , soldiers , mayhem , maybe not . Actually some dick head left his bag by itself , and took 45 min to retrieve . Interesting airport , no serious . Don't think they want you to leave with all checks you have to go through . Easy </div><div><br></div><div>Boarded plane , 3 hrs to Istanbul , easy . Istanbul airport , VESA , 3 min , easy , entry queue , where the bloody hell is the end of the line , walk , keep walking , 2and 1/2 hrs later through , not so easy . </div><div><br></div><div>Bags , where the hell are the bags , so long in queue , display no longer shows which conveyor there on . Walk left , of course airport history repeats , no bags left , more walking to the right , keep walking , finally bags waiting on floor , find pick up , easy , transport to hotel , easy . </div><div><br></div><div>Arrive late tour meeting already started , easy . No time to Clean up go as group for evening meal , ummm Turkish meal , loved it . Back to hotel ( Prince Hotel ) clean up and to bed . EASY</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1521365349925093850.post-79831346521561007612013-08-31T08:11:00.001-07:002013-09-02T13:31:30.550-07:0031/08/13. LAST DAY IN GAY PAREEE BUGGER,Slow and easy getting up , reality is it is getting harder to drag HS out of bed . Usual brekky , muesli , yogurt , tea , orange juice , fruit if we have any . Most important activity so far . LAUNDRY . Well HS clothes are getting a bit on the nose and some of my clothes jumped in by themselves . Did yesterday's blog while there , either that or watch the clothes go round and round and round , you get my drift . The wheels on the bus go round and round , sorry . Where was I , <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xEwwo-eaTbo/UiIQUOsfP6I/AAAAAAAAAdA/5m_cKGRVTHE/s640/blogger-image--1933046621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xEwwo-eaTbo/UiIQUOsfP6I/AAAAAAAAAdA/5m_cKGRVTHE/s640/blogger-image--1933046621.jpg"></a> Are you excited by this photo , how French . It was full until HS pulled out her camera . Don't they look like bus wheels , maybe you had to be there .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B2fmPbO-LLQ/UiIQS_jKVmI/AAAAAAAAAc4/JB6Y12PFQvY/s640/blogger-image-1845274129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B2fmPbO-LLQ/UiIQS_jKVmI/AAAAAAAAAc4/JB6Y12PFQvY/s640/blogger-image-1845274129.jpg"></a> Stopped at le marche ( market for you lot ) on way back , bought lunch at Boulangerie . Bruschetta for me , Hs bagette with tuna , fish breath . Back home to eat . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mdnihmzhICI/UiISo0uw_aI/AAAAAAAAAdc/63KEWCkmheY/s640/blogger-image-554710876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mdnihmzhICI/UiISo0uw_aI/AAAAAAAAAdc/63KEWCkmheY/s640/blogger-image-554710876.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View from our window back to market .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HhyiZBpSiD4/UiISmQIjtEI/AAAAAAAAAdM/IAxlj58nAb8/s640/blogger-image--1639579085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HhyiZBpSiD4/UiISmQIjtEI/AAAAAAAAAdM/IAxlj58nAb8/s640/blogger-image--1639579085.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another , Thai on left , Lebanese in front , very popular at night .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off for walk , HS wanted to see a couple of coffee shops that are supposed to be famous . HS happy , ray happy . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2PkMyCvdH_Y/UiISng7m79I/AAAAAAAAAdU/fHcI1GXbDAw/s640/blogger-image--836153468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2PkMyCvdH_Y/UiISng7m79I/AAAAAAAAAdU/fHcI1GXbDAw/s640/blogger-image--836153468.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Closest Metro just around cnr .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W8oDNSIfjwc/UiIVqI1QtII/AAAAAAAAAd4/GHafej2UjgU/s640/blogger-image--51873899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W8oDNSIfjwc/UiIVqI1QtII/AAAAAAAAAd4/GHafej2UjgU/s640/blogger-image--51873899.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Must be running out of things to show as HS running out of things to photograph . This is the street all the places HS wanted to see we're in .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aBXJ3DHSFAc/UiIVrrVRLGI/AAAAAAAAAeA/1Q6ipgEc8dw/s640/blogger-image--1548860623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aBXJ3DHSFAc/UiIVrrVRLGI/AAAAAAAAAeA/1Q6ipgEc8dw/s640/blogger-image--1548860623.jpg"></a> More chocolate</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Bjn03zrsmnk/UiIVnqEcGrI/AAAAAAAAAdo/a31jnpYc-k8/s640/blogger-image--1265284875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Bjn03zrsmnk/UiIVnqEcGrI/AAAAAAAAAdo/a31jnpYc-k8/s640/blogger-image--1265284875.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And who just had to buy some , look at grin on face will you .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mhReTXsVAPo/UiIVo2OXklI/AAAAAAAAAdw/OwgBHB3k-FY/s640/blogger-image-379081924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mhReTXsVAPo/UiIVo2OXklI/AAAAAAAAAdw/OwgBHB3k-FY/s640/blogger-image-379081924.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oldest church in Paris </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sat in nice garden next to church , shared bench with loverly elderly French lady . As we had 3 pieces of chocolate ,HS offered her second piece to madam French . She was quite pleased , not sure HS was , giving up her second piece , turned out she spoke English , had a French daughter , Aussie son in law and they lived in America , go figure . Two famous coffee spots nearby with a lot of French toffs sitting there and we proceeded back .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RR0KmpYpbJw/UiIWw-sYdxI/AAAAAAAAAeM/K71UWYDebpY/s640/blogger-image--1133647201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RR0KmpYpbJw/UiIWw-sYdxI/AAAAAAAAAeM/K71UWYDebpY/s640/blogger-image--1133647201.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Musos were playing , put money in and was retrieving change , didn't do this guys clarinet any good when he hit me over the head .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Headed back detoured to see where Sid and Marilyn stayed , bit swish .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Went back across that river onto the big island across to the small island , all because wanted a special ice cream , new saying , happy wife , happy life . It was worth it </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sFk0RitGeHg/UiTmg2KudtI/AAAAAAAAAes/zWvlgoIEH6c/s640/blogger-image--751485618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sFk0RitGeHg/UiTmg2KudtI/AAAAAAAAAes/zWvlgoIEH6c/s640/blogger-image--751485618.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Little bit obscene looking , but tasted great .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next , had to have drink at Long Hop , the Aussie bar .</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRyoeshk6gw/UiTmfDN-WTI/AAAAAAAAAek/6WvdePOw7BI/s640/blogger-image--1453503975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRyoeshk6gw/UiTmfDN-WTI/AAAAAAAAAek/6WvdePOw7BI/s640/blogger-image--1453503975.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The piece de resistance , HS was holding out for the Blue Train Restaurant ,thanks Margo , it cost me a fortune . </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iBugqpvVRqY/UiTmdt8HcGI/AAAAAAAAAec/Sw9zv4GsLAo/s640/blogger-image--878562307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iBugqpvVRqY/UiTmdt8HcGI/AAAAAAAAAec/Sw9zv4GsLAo/s640/blogger-image--878562307.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JyFiVcHPQVU/UiTmicddkkI/AAAAAAAAAe0/yN4aI14oLI8/s640/blogger-image-1450529354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JyFiVcHPQVU/UiTmicddkkI/AAAAAAAAAe0/yN4aI14oLI8/s640/blogger-image-1450529354.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don't tell HS , but it was worth it .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back home via that river , little , island then big island then that river again then home .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And again that's all folks .</div>Ray and Jan Pitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00160158244099338435noreply@blogger.com1