TDI07: In the name of beauty

This day in 2007:

Daylan, Turkey: We started the day with a boat trip up to the mud baths (above) then down the river past the Lycian rock tombs (below), spending the afternoon at the beach, and ended up with viewing some old roman ruins.

 

TDI07: Overnight cruise

This day in 2007:

We went for an overnight cruise on a traditional Gulet.

 

Radio silence

I have had a few technologhy issues but hopefully I am up and running. Willing be doing a bit of catch-up though.

 

TDI07: Bathed in light

This day in 2007:

Pamukkale: Natural pools made from lime deposits.  Amazing at sunset.

 

 

TDI07: Broken toe nail

This day in 2007:

Ephesus: these ancient roman ruins at Ephesus were amazing, as good if not better than the Roman forum in Rome (or even the greek ruins in Athens)

 

TDI07: The horse of Troy

This day in 2007:

Troy: the horse of Troy (from the movie)

 

TDI07: Anzac Cove

This day in 2007:

Gallipoli: This is the site of the failed WWI campaign against the Turks by the Anzac troops. Details here.

 

TDI06: Inside and outside the Lowenbrau tent

This day in 2006:

Oktoberfest : We usually ended up inside the Lowenbrau tent.  The right mixed of good music, good times and locals.

 

TDI07: Aya Sofia

This day in 2007:

Istanbul : Another day in Istanbul so we knocked of the main attractions. One of the most impressive was Aya Sofia.

 

TDI06: Back again

This day in 2006:

Oktoberfest : enjoying the rides.  The ride above wasn't so bad after a few drinks, but the one below I can not recommend!

 

TDI07: Istanbul

This day in 2007:

Istanbul : The luggage arrived when we got back from the Grand Bizarre so we set of for some siteseeing. This is a giant underground Cistern built in Roman times (?).

 

TDI07: Turkey sans luggage

This day in 2007:

Istanbul : We arrived in Istanbul from Budapest (via Vienna) but unfortunately our luggage didn't (it stayed in Vienna even though we were only there for 30 minutes). So we headed off to the Grand Bizarre to see what we would be wearing if it didn't turn up - and it didn't look pretty (well it wouldn't have on me anyway - see below).

 

TDI07: My ideal retirement

This day in 2007:

We travelled on to Budapest. I had been there before so not may photos but we did what all locals did and went to Széchenyi Spa for a soak.  And these locals know how to relax.  Soaking in the spa while playing chess.

 

TDI05: the party tent

This day in 2005:

 

TDI05: Oktoberfest

This day in 2005:

 

TDI07: And the rain comes down

This day in 2007:

We hit Slovenia, and the rain came down - for two days. A absolutely beautiful country but no good photos. Some things you cant plan for.

 

TDI07: Along the coast

This day in 2007:

After getting of the boat and leaving Split, we set of up the Croatian coast towards Slovenia.