A bit of a delay getting this one to you, as we have been
home for 10 days now, unfortunately bringing the flu with us, hence being a bit
slow to post. However, Turkey delivered - we revisited things we'd done
in 2003 starting in Istanbul (yes, it's changed considerably), but this time with our Besties so was
amazing. Time with the Jam family, roof top views and belly laughs
created some pretty special memories.
We all ticked off the bucket list hot air balloon ride in
Cappadocia which was quite something - not least of all the fact that you are
in the air with 159 other balloons. What a beautiful spectacle, and some
pretty amazing balloon piloting. Unfortunately our time with our friends
ended here as they head to Gallipoli and we head to the southern coast for some
R&R before we returned home.
We visited Antalya, Fethiye, Kas and Bodrum with a quick 3
night stop on the island of Kos, Greece (about a 30 minute ferry ride from
Bodrum (minus the immigration fiasco). All were amazing, our favourites
being Kas (pronounced Karsh) and Fethiye. We treated ourselves to
accommodation with sea views and managed a few end of season swims, got another
full on thunder and lightning storm, but with little to sightsee just enjoyed
the walks and downtime. Turkey was a bit of a mixed bag given the cost of
things (as far as tourists go) and was quite the surprise in this regard.
Wouldn't suggest not visiting, as there are amazing sites and things to do, but
be aware it's no longer the bargain holiday it once was.
Enjoy the pics, there are too many, but it was pretty hard
to pick these ones!
