We visited Asia Minor (a.k.a. Turkey / Turkiye) in the Fall of 2010 as part of a tour group. We traveled independently for some time so the concept of being in a tour group did not hold great appeal for us. However we were both fans of Rick Steves and appreciated his travel philosophy. Since we had never been to Turkey and there was so much that we wanted to see, Turkey provided a good opportunity to find out what a Rick Steves tour was like. We were not disappointed.
Our journal entries from that adventure are below as well as a map of our destinations.
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Destination Updates
Read more: Destination UpdatesAs our departure date nears, our destination seems to figure more and more in the news.
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Testing the Compression Straps
Read more: Testing the Compression StrapsWe have the requirement to pack only a carry-on bag. To my surprise, it seems to be fitting.
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Auspicious Beginnings
Read more: Auspicious BeginningsNothing can kill the spirit of adventure like departing from Terminal 5 at Chicago O’Hare.
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Even Old New York was Once New Amsterdam
Read more: Even Old New York was Once New AmsterdamI think we will do OK here.
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Accidentally in Asia
Read more: Accidentally in AsiaTo say that we ended up in Asia “accidentally” implies we had another clear, identified destination.
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European Capital of Culture
Read more: European Capital of CultureSore feet today from two days of involved walking.
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Father of the Turks
Read more: Father of the TurksFew would argue that the creation of the modern Turkish state is due to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
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Morning in Cappadocia
Read more: Morning in CappadociaThe iconic images of Cappadocia are impressive in their own right. Viewed aloft from a hot air balloon at dawn…
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Ask an Imam
Read more: Ask an ImamAt 9.00am, we made our way into the old refectory to meet with the imam from a local mosque.
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The Long Goodbye
Read more: The Long GoodbyeWe gather at a restaurant just off the Aegean for one last meal together as a group.
