
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Croatia: Red Roofs and Blue Waters
Monday, October 22, 2012
Sarajevo: A Rose by Any Other Name...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Turkey: Blue Waters and Ancient Ruins
We explored the southwestern portion of Turkey, which features the stunning blue waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas and the incredible Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus, Aphrodisias and Hierapolis. Click the link to read more about our visit, to see a photo of me looking crazed as I leap off a two-story boat, to see videos of two very different Roman-style gladiator duels, and to learn of the departure of a beloved member of our traveling gang.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Istanbul: Crossroads of the World
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey! My home state of Indiana used to refer to itself as the "Crossroads of America." Istanbul, which sits at the intersection of Europe and Asia and has been the capital of four separate empires--Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman--could justifiably lay claim to the title, Crossroads of the World. We spent a few days exploring the palaces, monuments, mosques, bazaars and restaurants in this incredible city.