Leaving Istanbul

It was chilly!

April 8th 2016
The Symplegades or "Clashing Rocks" were encountered by Jason and the Argonauts as they tried to sail into the Black Sea. As we crossed the Bosporus today, we passed what historian think are the rocks that the tale was based upon. They are now marked with lights and pillars, but still hold dangers for the many ships that pass them each day. We got to see them from the boat we took on a cruise up t ... read more

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more

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Lynn Beebe

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I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

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