Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Where in the world
This blog is dedicated to all those who travel either by themselves, with others, or from the comfort of their armchairs. It is intended to inspire, excite, educate, and promote knowledge. It can be a lifeline to the world around us and an outlet for the adventurer. I hope it will chronicle many a cultural exchange, fulfill lifetime dreams, and allow everyone who reads it to benefit in some small way. Its purpose is to bring a smile to every face and a warmth to each heart and to confirm the humanity of us all!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Greece and the Islands
We have been to Greece a number of times and it remains an all time favorite of ours. We will be returning soon as we are completely out of stock of Britto's Ouzo (can only be purchased at the Placka - at least that is what I am told!) Past pictures and future plans coming soon.
Leaving for Greece on Tuesday September 18, 2012... I am so excited...
Leaving for Greece on Tuesday September 18, 2012... I am so excited...
The Galapagos - and Quito
The Galapagos...can you get a much more exciting trip than this for anyone who loves birds and wildlife? I think not! We are planning a month long adventure tour to see some of the world's finest sanctuaries, the Amazon and the lovely city of Quito, Ecuador. Not to loose sight of the Inca Trail and Machu Pichu (supposedly fantastic views - but I have to check this out for myself!) which we will also include in our plans. Updates will be available as we progress toward fulfillment.
Breaking news....
The Galapagos, Quito, Amazon and Machu Pichu is in the planning stages.
As usual our travel agent 'extraordinaire' Lisa Derby of PTM http://www.ptm.cc/ourexperts/detail/Lisa_Derby is assisting every step of the way. We are really excited to be planning our first South America trip!!
Breaking news....
The Galapagos, Quito, Amazon and Machu Pichu is in the planning stages.
As usual our travel agent 'extraordinaire' Lisa Derby of PTM http://www.ptm.cc/ourexperts/detail/Lisa_Derby is assisting every step of the way. We are really excited to be planning our first South America trip!!
Africa - again!
We took a trip to Africa about two years ago and loved it so much we have to go back. This time we plan to take a GAP tour (Canadian company - http://www.gapadventures.com/) to see the mountain Gorillas. More on this as we continue the plans.
More to follow on the food, fun, and fantastic people...!
More to follow on the food, fun, and fantastic people...!
2010 - Turkey Synopsis
What an exceptionally wonderful country! The people are warm, helpful and friendly...even though everyone wants to sell you a carpet (we now have three!). We were there in June 2010 and found that the weather was beautiful and not too hot for us Northern Canadians to bear.
We started in Istandul (double WOW for the beautiful buildings and the history) and travelled throughout the country by our own devices...and lots of help from very friendly and helpful locals. The bus transportation system is amazing, the buses have stewards who serve coffee and snacks, and it is almost always on time.
Just about anyone can do a trip of Turkey on their own as we did. We did a massive loop from Istanbul around the northern part of Anatolia to Hatusha, out to Nemrut Daag, down to see the Fairy chimneys in Goreme - Central Anatolia, all the way to the Syrian border (a little hotter here) to see the first settlement in human history (!!) and then along the coast on a Turkish yacht for a bit of a cruise to Fetheya.
We saw the 'chimera' and stayed at the Canada Hotel http://www.canadahotel.net/en/index.htm (yes it is owned and operated by a Canadian-Turkish family who were absolutely wonderful) and then along the coast to Troy and back to Istanbul. It was quite an adventure and I will be posting pictures of each section with a longer 'appreciation' of the sights and people and food.
We started in Istandul (double WOW for the beautiful buildings and the history) and travelled throughout the country by our own devices...and lots of help from very friendly and helpful locals. The bus transportation system is amazing, the buses have stewards who serve coffee and snacks, and it is almost always on time.
Just about anyone can do a trip of Turkey on their own as we did. We did a massive loop from Istanbul around the northern part of Anatolia to Hatusha, out to Nemrut Daag, down to see the Fairy chimneys in Goreme - Central Anatolia, all the way to the Syrian border (a little hotter here) to see the first settlement in human history (!!) and then along the coast on a Turkish yacht for a bit of a cruise to Fetheya.
We saw the 'chimera' and stayed at the Canada Hotel http://www.canadahotel.net/en/index.htm (yes it is owned and operated by a Canadian-Turkish family who were absolutely wonderful) and then along the coast to Troy and back to Istanbul. It was quite an adventure and I will be posting pictures of each section with a longer 'appreciation' of the sights and people and food.
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| Adjika |
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| Recipe for Adjika |
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| Skewers of kebab |
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| Skewers of a different kind of kebab |
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| Kofte (meat balls) |
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| Pita sandwich |
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| Fruit pie |
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| Dolma |
Food and pictures of food
I will be posting pictures of food and the friends that helped me learn how to cook it and eat it! Please post your comments.
Africa ... good food... and beautiful people!! Nairobi, Kenya waht a great first day... and this was only lunch!
Green pea mash!!
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| Beef and Veggie stew |
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| Carrot and Cabbage salad |
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| Mixed veggie medley |
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| Grilled meat and veggies |
Green pea mash!!
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| Lamb and veggies |
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| Lentil stew |
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| Nope not rice! ?? |
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| Tomato and Onion salad |
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| Marilyn jumping with the Massai Warriors...before lunch! |
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Posting food favorites
Some of my favorite foods are from afar...Persia (Iran), Turkey, Greece, China and Russia. I will publish some great recipes here for all to try...and comment on after they have eaten well.
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