Posts Tagged ‘turkey’

The one with… a sky-high dream, a bumpy landing, and an unexpected feast.   ⏰ 5:30 am – The alarm blares, and I’m wide awake instantly. I shuffle to the window, pull back the curtain… and sigh. It’s pitch black, and sleet taps against the glass — it clearly snowed in the night. The thought of…

The one with the cancelled balloon ride, otherworldly landscapes, and tunnels beneath the earth.   ⏰ The alarm rang out at 4:30 am, and my heart skipped a beat. Today was supposed to be the moment, the hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s surreal desert landscape, rising with the sun. Clothes were ready, teeth brushed…

ISTANBUL TO CAPPADOCIA – DAY TWO 🇹🇷 The one with bus karaoke, volcanic valleys, and a flaming dinner surprise   ☕️ After a well-earned lie-in (our beds were very persuasive), we emerged around 9 a.m. and gathered for another glorious Turkish breakfast feast. I’m starting to think these breakfasts could be reason enough to return,…