Author Archives: carolinebotwin

Monday 6-24-12 After breakfast served by our friendly, English speaking host, we left for Istanbul. Stopping first in Sarky for a wine adventure, but again, no tasting, no tour, wine sales only. Very frustrating to my wine educated husband whose … Continue reading →

Friday 6-21-12 Essentially wending our way back to Istanbul, we headed to Assos and the Caravansy Hotel by the sea. Our concierge graciously booked 2 days at this wonderful rustic resort that looked over the bay and up a hill … Continue reading →

Tuesday 5-18-12 And the rains were coming……. Weather predictions were poor for the next 2 days: time to move on. Penny made reservations for us at the Hal-Tur Hotel in Pamukkale. We had a lovely room facing the salt terraces. … Continue reading →

Saturday 5-15-12 While we ate breakfast, Mr. Muharren, our Landlord, reserved 2 nights for us at The Beach House in Side. I learned early on that using the concierge to make future reservations was wise. Also, the rooms and service … Continue reading →

Thursday 5-13-10 After breakfast, disinclined to climb to the caves, I bought postcards. And we left for Hattusa. Enclosed by six-kilometer-long walls, this city was, by the standards of the time, an immense site. Originally settled by the Hatti in … Continue reading →

Tuesday 5-11-12 The alarm rang at 6AM for the 7 o’clock Air France pickup for our 9 AM departure. Our short hops were in coach, but our Delta cards earned priority check-in for the 3 hour flight to Istanbul. Mike … Continue reading →

Journal of Two Independent Travelers: Turkey              May, 2012              In the beginning….. there was research and planning….. We argued. Mike wanted to see Turkey and I wanted to revisit Spain and France. Three different travel guides discussed the attitude of the … Continue reading →