Monthly Archives: October 2013

There are some places in the world that are so unique and beautiful that they take your breath away.  Yesterday we visited Pamukkale and it is one of those places.  After taking the train (a very civilized experience – roomy … Continue reading →

We are currently staying in Selcuk close to the western coast to visit a couple of key sights in this area.  Key amongst them is the well preserved Greek ruins of Ephesus which they claim are only second to Pompeii … Continue reading →

Yesterday we said a temporary farewell to Istanbul.  We will be back in a couple of weeks when we finish our tour.  The fun part of this tour is that we take public transit as much as possible.  So in … Continue reading →

I arrived safely in Istanbul very early in the morning.  Unfortunately I only dosed on the flight so I was very very tired when I arrived.  I made it to my hotel and checked in early.  I was able to … Continue reading →

After spending a few very civilized and enjoyable days in Marseille I’m leaving tonight at the ungodly hour of 2 am to fly to Turkey.  I am very sad to leave France.  It has been so easy to be here, … Continue reading →

I’m really enjoying my short break in France.  Outside the immediate area around the Old Port which is pretty touristy, Marseille really is just a just a big, modern city that is going about its business.  I’m not going to … Continue reading →

I’m in Marseille for a few days for a cultural reset before heading off to Turkey for three weeks.  I arrived really late last night somewhere around midnight.  I can’t really say which time it is as I think the … Continue reading →

Our week in Taghazout together was fun, relaxing, and an interesting eye openner.  Taghazout is a small village just along the coast from Agadir.  Since the sixties it has been a big surfer hangout.   The intent in staying there was … Continue reading →

Louisa: The last few days of our road trip were spent enjoying more dramatic scenery on the southern side of the High Atlas.  The highlights of this were the Dades Gorge and Valley of the Roses. The Dades Gorge is … Continue reading →

Louisa: Late this afternoon as the heat was dying down, we made our way up the Todra Gorge. The hotel we are staying at is part way into the gorge so we didn’t have to start at the very beginning.  The … Continue reading →