Category: Turkey

Istanbul

I woke up to a gloomy day but yesterday’s rain had rolled through. The first order of business was the free hot breakfast. And to their credit, it did not include “make your own” waffles common in the US. There were eggs and meat and potatoes and sweets. I could have sat there all day, watching the ferries cross the…

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No, He Never Returned

Out of India and already feeling better. A long layover in Abu Dhabi. I was tempted to head into town but didn’t want to deal with Passport control and Security Screening in a Middle East country. It was a nice airport but as I expected for priced towards the Sheik class rather than the $9 a night hostel class. Next…

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