Monthly Archives: February 2014

Turkey ~ Asclepion of Pergamum, an ancient place for healing

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Turkey – 2/15/14 Today we are traveling again. On the road at 8:00. It is foggy and cooler this morning as we head further inland. I pull my heavier jacket out of the backpack.  We pass through forested areas and … Continue reading →

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Turkey ~ Travel day, Gallipoli, Troy and Canakkale

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, February 14th Today was mostly a travel day.  We loaded up the bus after breakfast and were on the road at 7:30.  I only had a few hours sleep before our wake-up call so feeling deprived of rest.  Throughout … Continue reading →

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Istanbul ~ a city of contrasts

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday February 13th. For some reason, the internet here at the hotel is not allowing me to upload pictures or provide links to show you what we are doing.  So until I can get somewhere that allows uploads, I will … Continue reading →

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Somewhere over the Atlantic

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Well, this is a first for me.  Turkish Airlines has FREE internet service on their airplanes.  So here I am sitting in seat 43C, somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, able to browse the web, check my emails, and even write … Continue reading →

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On our way to Turkey!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We are all checked in and sitting at the gate waiting for our flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. This will be the third Gate 1 tour we have taken.  The most recent was our trip to Thailand last November. … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Stark beauty

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Harsh terrain, season turning, missing leaves, crisp weather “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it” ~ Confucius “There is no exquisite beauty…without some strangeness in the proportions” ~ Edgar Allan Poe “Nature did not need an operation to be … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Jerome, Arizona

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Once a thriving mining town, today it is only a shell of its hey day.  Many of the sites could be used as a set for a western movie or current day ghost thriller. Located about 100 miles north of Phoenix, … Continue reading →

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12 of the iconic things to see in San Francisco

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

When I think of the San Francisco Bay area, there are several images that immediately come to mind.  If you truly want to get an over-view of this beautiful city, here is a starting point: The Golden Gate Bridge – … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Located about 30 miles north of Seattle, Whidbey Island is at the Northern border of Puget Sound, and is the home of a naval air station.  It is ranked the fourth largest and fourth longest island in the contiguous United States. … Continue reading →

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So what is it like being on a Viking Russian River Cruise?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

In a word it was WONDERFUL! That is if you are OK with a VERY small cabin, average meals and traveling at a slower pace. We booked with Viking River Cruises and started our trip in Moscow, cruising to St. … Continue reading →

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