A “Grand” Adventure
This morning we head out to Sulemaniye Mosque, built 1550-1557 for Suleymaniye I and designed by the Ottoman Empire’s greatest architect: Sinan. Sinan was not a formally-trained architect, but designed Read More …
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Day 2
First stop this morning is the Hagia Sophia, which is a true highlight, but closed on Mondays. As we round the corner, I see that the line to get in Read More …
Byzantium
Up, fresh and rested, packed up the backpack and headed down for breakfast before 9am pickup by the guide. The hotel provides a great Turkish breakfast, complete with cucumbers, olives Read More …
Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey, Goodbye!
Last breakfast out on the terrace. We sit chatting with Anita, who runs the boutique and discuss Game of Thrones and the sad fact that the most popular entertainment seems Read More …
Tuesday Heartbreak
Not really! Just the first song I thought of with the word “Tuesday” in the name. Mr. Stevland Hardaway Judkins (otherwise known as Stevie Wonder)… Woke up for the hike Read More …
Monday, Monday
It’s up an out for two girls raring to go! Optional early morning walk starts at 6:30, but we choose to sleep in. We head up to L’Orangerie for breakfast: Read More …
Cal-a-Vie
Today started off so fun for me! I woke before the kids, of course, and headed out for coffee and a walk on the beach. So quiet and peaceful. I Read More …
A Pacific Beach Day
Out early for a run, then breakfast at Woody’s, a cute place along the boardwalk where I could sit at the railing facing the ocean while sipping coffee and enjoying Read More …
Vagina of the Whale
Well, that’s what Rachel says San Diego means….but I think she’s parroting Ron Burgundy for that one! Arrived on a sunny day,had lunch by the water and was then driven by Ray Read More …
Tucket Time
Took the mini-plane over to the island and was whisked to Starbuck road by Marilyn. After settling in, I checked the week’s activities and saw that a Harvard Law Professor Read More …