The view from our cave hotel patio in Cappadocia.

Bosporus Bridge in the early morning

After a five o'clock start we took a private transfer to the airport on the Asian side of Istanbul. It was so foggy and magical yet I was feeling awful as I have come down with a sore throat and more. So I was not excited to get on this plane in the thick fog. A little prayer always helps and it started to lift as we started to board the plane. A one hour flight landed us in Cappadocia which is an ancient region of towns built around volcanic rock creations with ...

Whirling dervishes

One last day in Istanbul sent us on a cultural adventure. We walked over the Galata bridge where Chris enjoyed a fish sand which right off a boat for 5 Turkish lira (about $3) and I had fresh squeezed OJ and Turkish delight. Yummy! We did visit two more mosques and walked around old Istanbul. Topkapi palace was our next stop where we drooled over the Sultans quarters and the gorgeous blue tiles, and walked thru his harem and the inner courtyard. Sunshine broke ou...