Beebe's Guestbook

1st May 2016

G
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Very
Interesting locale. Thanks. G

From Blog: On the Appian Way....

28th April 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ostuni
Nice view

From Blog: Ostuni and the "oldest mother in the world"

28th April 2016

Doug
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You probably travelled through Bari, where Mr. Pasquale Natuzzi (Antonisa) has his main factory and headquarters, and home. Trying to keep up with your whereabouts. Been passing on tidbits like the cat pee thing.

From Blog: Ostuni and the "oldest mother in the world"

27th April 2016

george
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She-Wolf
That would be the she-wolf that fed Romulus and Remus. G

From Blog: Ostuni and the "oldest mother in the world"

27th April 2016

george
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Pallidio
Excellent. Saw a tv show on Palladio recently. G

From Blog: "Non Vi Fu Personna Che Non Ne Restasse Comossa" (No one was left unmoved..)

25th April 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Venice Canals
Beautiful

From Blog: The "Incolae Lacunae"...The Lagoon Dwellers

24th April 2016

george
non-member comment

Padua
Thanks. Good photos. Haven't been there. G

From Blog: Padova: "The greatest city of the Venetian terra firma..."

22nd April 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Game of Thrones
Series 6 starts in two days so I'll see if any of your pics feature...fingers crossed...here's hoping!

From Blog: On Location: Game of Thrones

20th April 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cruises mixed reviews
We don't take many cruises but ours have always been fantastic and they provided more than enough information. Holland America and Royal Caribbean are ones we have used.

From Blog: Life at Sea

14th April 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Poppies
Lovely

From Blog: "Mystical Drunkenness and Orgiastic Ecstasy"...Dionysus on Delos!

13th April 2016

Douglas
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glad to hear from you
Happy to know that you are out of Turkey, but i don't imagine anywhere in europe is much safer than another. Love the wooden boat pics!

From Blog: "Mystical Drunkenness and Orgiastic Ecstasy"...Dionysus on Delos!

12th April 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Photo opportunities
Nice one

From Blog: "Solomon, I have surpassed you!"

10th April 2016

Ceiling decoration inside Topkapi Palace Museum

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Spring time in Turkey
I love the details in the Topkapi palace with all of those incredible tiles everywhere and the jewel room (when I was there, a cradle and a throne of emeralds blew me away). How great to be there in spring for the flowers! I visited Turkey in the 90s when the US and European governments were warning not to go as a result of Kurdish bombings in Istanbul. However, it was fabulous--security had been stepped up, there were fewer tourists, I had a hostel dorm to myself, everyone was happy to see me, and there were no lines in the Topkapi Palace, one of my favorite places ever. You probably are more in danger of being hit by a car at home. Thanks for the Yeats!

From Blog: Byzantium

8th April 2016

nancic123
Nanci and David Curry

Old Home Week
We just spent a month in Istanbul a few months ago. I know the area at the top of the funicular near the music shops well. We spent many a day in the tea shops around there and Istiklal. Sorry they are still having problems. We left the day of the first bombing and the recent one on Istiklal was near our apartment. Sounds like you are enjoying your stay. It is a nice place with friendly people. Make sure you get out to the Prince's Islands. We look forward to following along.

From Blog: "Solomon, I have surpassed you!"

9th April 2016

Beebe
Lynn Beebe

Thanks!
We were planning to go to the Prince's Islands tomorrow, now there's a terrorist threat to ports and public squares in effect, so we'll see...

From Blog: "Solomon, I have surpassed you!"

7th April 2016

Diane Darling
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Tips on things to do in Istanbul
Living vicariously through your blog. Darrell says to walk to the Pera Palace Hotel for an afternoon gin & tonic and if you're nice, they might show you Agatha Christie's room. A turkish bath is quite an experience; make sure to cool down before you leave the baths. Take a ferry across the Bosphorus to Asia. it's a nice crossing.

From Blog: And Now We Know Where Noah's Ax is Buried!

9th April 2016

Beebe
Lynn Beebe

Thanks!
Unfortunately, we are staying away from the more ex-pat areas for now....so probably no Pera Palace Hotel....and a port warning today, so we may not get to the Prince's Island tomorrow....but otherwise, we having a great time!

From Blog: And Now We Know Where Noah's Ax is Buried!

5th April 2016

Carol McClain
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Heading Out
You're still following us! We were in Turkey in 2012. Loved Istanbul and all its treasures. Hope you will see more of Turkey…perhaps get the chance to fly over Cappadocia in a balloon! We also just got back from our first cruise (Fort Lauderdale to Sydney, Australia) in February. Cruising is an acquired taste -- and we didn't acquire it. Not enough time in the ports. Glad you will have more time to explore Italy on land. Looking forward to your blogs. Best, Carol and Martin

From Blog: Heading Out Into An Uncertain World

9th April 2016

Beebe
Lynn Beebe

Cruise
We are doubtful that we will like cruising, but on this cruise, we are off the boat every day, so we'll see...

From Blog: Heading Out Into An Uncertain World

30th May 2015