Not the sunset I arrived to. The sun was setting when I crossed Galata Bridge. The shape of Suleymaniye Mosque minarets and its majestic dome were dark against a sky set on fire. And when I ventured outside of the hotel looking for sustainment, the flames in the sky had subsided. It was then the … Continue reading A visit to Bizantium, Constantinople…Istanbul
I woke up from my second night in Windermere town fearful that my luck had run out and rain will be falling outside. Yet, surprisingly for someone who seems to often get on the bad side of destiny, the forecast had been wrong. There might be some showers during the day. But it seemed that … Continue reading A short trip to the Lake District – Part 3. Ambleside & Stock Ghyll Force
The continuation of my first day in the Lake District is here! In my last post, I covered the first part of this day. I walked over 20Km from Windermere Town to Claife Viewing point. After Claife's viewing point, the suggested route was actually going alongside lake Windermere, but I was still wondering whether I … Continue reading A short trip to the Lake District, Windermere – Part 2
I went to the lakes! A short trip that did wonders for me. It is said that Nature heals, and I know that is true. I know because I've experienced it again and again. It does indeed feel like magic. Just a few days in the Lake District, that place I've been wanting to visit … Continue reading A short trip to the Lake District, Windermere – Part 1
Just on the opposite side of fishing town Peniche, the Beach of Baleal is sought by people of all ages and nationalities to enjoy the sun, dive and swim in the ocean that has the right type of waves for those who want to learn to surf or simply practice it. The sand here is … Continue reading Beach of Baleal, Portugal – a paradise for surfers and non-surfers
The Winged Bone 