by Tanya dePape | Sep 21, 2022 | Greece Turkey Sicily
I was up early waiting for Huysen and his driver. I had the feeling this day would be a continuation of the magnificent day before. And I was right. They picked me up at 9:30 am and off we began on our journey to the ancient city of Ephesus. It would take about an...
by Tanya dePape | Sep 24, 2022 | Greece Turkey Sicily
It was late when I arrived in Cappadocia. The taxi from the airport made its way into the Center of Goreme and I could sense he was struggling to find my hotel. And I couldn’t blame him. The uneven stone streets were narrow and crooked and didn’t seem to make any...
by Tanya dePape | Sep 25, 2022 | Greece Turkey Sicily
I arrived well after sundown to Istanbul. Even so, the main airport was bustling, an indication of the city’s center role in the country. Istanbul, known historically as Constantinople, is one of the largest metropolises in the world. Its history which dates back over...
by Tanya dePape | Sep 28, 2022 | Greece Turkey Sicily
I have been in Taormina for a week now. My blogs are a bit behind. It has taken me this long to write one because, to be honest, it hasn’t been a great start to this leg of the journey. Clearly it’s more of an internal thing. Nonetheless, I worried it would not...
by Tanya dePape | Oct 7, 2022 | Greece Turkey Sicily
The challenges improved with each day and even more so with the arrival of my middle daughter. Introducing Avery Veronica Ward. She, like her sisters, exude characteristics of strength, kindness and unbounded curiosity that have led them all on their unique life...
by Tanya dePape | Oct 14, 2022 | Greece Turkey Sicily
I made the decision to leave Taormina early. As delightful and beautiful as it is, I had taken what I needed from the top of the mountain. It was time to move on. I decided to go to Catania; a place I had visited for brief moments, transitioning to other areas....