We leave Split today by bus. They often have two bus drivers. That makes sense. Someone to deal with tickets. Also, the extra driver can keep the other awake or switch off on these long drives. Trash...
We leave Split today by bus. They often have two bus drivers. That makes sense. Someone to deal with tickets. Also, the extra driver can keep the other awake or switch off on these long drives. Trash...
Today we went to the Plitvice Lakes. Our excellent guide Barry said that this is the best time to visit since it is autumn and the crowds are thinning and the leaves are starting to change. (I must...
Rob and I looked forward to attending church in Split but Rob was starting to come down with a cold so I went on my own. The walk was very pleasant down quiet narrow cobblestone streets. This is what...
I woke early in order to soak my sore muscles in the bath. We haven’t seen a bathtub in a long time. It was fun to take a bath in this same place that Roman baths existed! After a nice...
We take an early morning boat ride to Split and check into the oldest hotel named Hotel Slavija which was built directly over the Roman baths of Diocletian’s palace. We had a walking tour with...
At noon, we went by bus to an abandoned village on Hvar Island. We had heavy day packs since we needed much water because we would be hiking in the hot afternoon, and then we had to bring rain gear...
We had to leave early so our alarm sounded at 4:45am. (This time is not often set in retirement!) I went outside to retrieve my clothes that were drying on the line and was amazed at how quiet it was...
We had the day to spend on the island. It was great to sleep late. We got up in time for lunch overlooking the water vowing to return for an afternoon swim. But first Rob needed his climbing fix. We...
Today we leave Dubrovnik for a week-long tour with Intrepid Tours. Rob found this through Global Journeys which is an Australian company which acts as a clearing house for international travellers...
It is very hard to find a Protestant church in Croatia. Our Dubrovnik search on Google Chrome, Google Maps, and Facebook only yielded one hit. We met under Scooby’s Pet Shop at 6pm. Our greeter...
Today began with a huge clap of thunder at 7:15am. The lightning hit a lamp post outside our hostel window. The receptionist had gone out to smoke a cigarette when the lightening hit. She said that...
IT’S A GIRL! Our first grandchild will be a girl. We are excited for Donna and Nathan as they prepare for the big event!! We left beautiful Montenegro en route to beautiful Dubrovnik. Rob got...
It was great to sleep late. I bought socks earlier in the trip and they shrunk so much that when I put them on, my toes would curl under. These gotta go!! I hate to throw away perfectly good socks...
We are up early to catch a jet boat to ride through the Bay of Kotor and out to swim in the Blue Cave on the Adriatic Sea. We have an international group of 8 people: Americans, Germans, Turks and...
Today was the big walk up to the top of the Kotor Fortress. We prepared with water, snacks, carbo loaded the night before, walking sticks, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. We have our hiking boots...
We get up early to catch a train. After 5 minutes past pickup time, Rob called. Aleksandar forgot. He said that his crazy wife forgot to write it down. Rob said, “Is that HER job?” Note...
We got up this morning to take a bus to St. Sava. It is the largest Orthodox Church in the world. However, the interior is being restored so you can only see the crypt. Well, we had seen other crypts...
Protestant Evangelical Church was just around the corner. What a blessing for these tired bones! We were greeted warmly and directed upstairs to the balcony where we donned headsets for English...
We hired a private guide named Milan to take us to Novi Sad. We were out in front of our apartment waiting for him. A car pulled up. Rob started for the car. Let’s wait and make sure. The man...
Today I skyped my dad to sing happy birthday on his 95th birthday. It took several tries. Technology is amazing if you know how to use it. Amy and my dad were going out to an all you eat China buffet...
This is a day of refection and travel. When we arrived at the airport, I told the driver that we love Turkey. He asked, “Will you be back? “Someday,” was our reply. “We will...
Rob and I were late getting up. Breakfast ends at 11 and it was 10:15. I said, “We better get going because breakfast is a big ordeal.” Rob thought that was funny. I counted 22 dishes for...
(NOTE TO READERS: We are experiencing spiritual warfare. This post was about ready to publish when all text was unexplainably erased. We were unable to retrieve by accessing saved history but finally...
We said our goodbyes to Ertunga and Omar. They have taken care of all of our travel plans, ordered food for us, translated, etc. etc. etc. Can we go it alone??? Rob and I are starting to have...
Phrygians came from the west and settled in western turkey. They brought with them the building of a tumulus for their dead. One of the most famous tumuli called the Midas tomb is from the 7th...
Ankara has a population of 5 million and is the second largest city in Turkey. Its name comes from Angora wool. It was a small village before WWI. But when Atatürk chose this city to be the capital...
We have uncovered something while here in Turkey that has never been seen before: Our First Grandchild! This is an exciting find to say the least. Discoverers: Our daughter, Donna, and her husband...
After sleeping in a cave room in Cappadocia with my cave man, we awakened at 4:45AM. There was a thunderstorm when we went to sleep so we were not certain if we would get to ride in a famous...
Konya is in central Anatoyla. It is the largest city according to the land size and is a crossroad. It is flat with golden wheatfields and irrigated farmlands. Having lots of land meant there are...
NOTE: Often I post and Rob then goes back to correct typos, spelling, spellcheck oddities, etc. If you read it from an email link, you get MY wacky version. If you read it a few hours later from the...
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