Author: Laura
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Animals and Nature of Olympos, Turkey
Hi guys! Just to reassure you in regards to our April Fool’s joke (hee,hee) we are actually safe and sound in Italy. We are hanging out in my old stomping ground of Lanciano where I went to high school at the Canadian College of Italy (CCI). Chris and I are both working on photos to…
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The 50-millimeter Canon lens bounced down the Ihlara Valley
Coming out of the mosque I put my purse down to free my hands and aid in my safe journey back down the awkward, eroded carved steps. Suddenly the world was in slow motion as I heard my bag shift. Even though the top was sealed with Velcro, the only two objects similar in size…
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Troy, it’s real
On the way to the site the clouds didn’t hold much hope for us as they blocked the sky and quickly made puddles in the street. The dolmus continued to bump and turn on the winding streets. Some other tourists spoke loudy in the front. We couldn’t understand them. We only knew it was taxing…
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Tree House Paradise
Chris and I are in Olympos. Yesterday, it took us 5.5 hours to get here by bus. The hotels here are called tree houses because of their style of buildings. The entire area has a very relaxed, almost Caribbean feel. Little roofed wooden platforms line the river. In the high season they are all covered in…
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Happy Birthday Mom!
Just want to wish my lovely mom a very happy birthday. She’s still has the energy of a 25-year old and she’s so pretty. Here’s to you mom!
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Feeling Fantastic in Fethiye
Ciao tutti! We haven’t had internet access for the past few days. Â But alas, now that we are in our 30.00 Turkish Lira room per night ($21.75 Canadian) which has a lovely view of the Fethiye harbour, we couldn’t be happier. The town is bustling and the mountains and water are so peaceful. Chris is…
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Happy Birthday Dad!
I just want to wish my Dad a very happy 62nd birthday! He’s still going strong like a 40-year old. Love you Dad!
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Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi)
Topkapi Palace located in Istanbul, was the headquarters for the Ottamen Empire for more then 400 years. Today it is a museum. When we went it cost 20 Turkish Lira per person, and if we wanted to go into the Harem it would cost an additional 15 Turkish Lira per person. The ticket for entering…
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