Adventures in Türkiye Part IV ~ Cappadocia and the rock churches
I have always wondered what happened to the early Christians after the death of Jesus Christ. The Bible paints such a positive picture of these survivors, and how they managed to overcome persecution, torture and even their doubts to spread the Good News around the world (or at least the Middle East.) But this portion […]
Adventures in Türkiye Part III ~ Konya and Rumi’s tomb
After our trip from Istanbul along the Western Coast via Cannakale (Troy), Izmir (Smyrna), Kuşadasi, Fethiye and Antalya, we headed inland to Konya. Along the way, the countryside changed dramatically. Gone was the lush greenery of the Mediterranean. In its place was a high, dusty featureless plateau. The vegetation was sparse. The oil refineries were […]
Adventures in Türkiye Part 1 ~ I went to Asia and arrived in Ancient Greece
Those of you who have visited Istanbul, or even read about it, know that you are subject to the following cliché. Once you have crossed from the Western side of the Bosphorus to the Eastern side you are told (often in sonorous tones) “Now you have arrived in Asia.” But the most surprising thing about […]
An Essay I wrote about traveling the day I left for Europe
I am one of those people who loves to travel. I make my travel plans a year ahead. Once I have found the perfect tour with the perfect travel company (I like Odysseys Unlimited) I then have plenty of time to dream and niggle those travel plans until I find the perfect add-ons for my […]
