Uganda is quite lush, with a huge variety of tall green trees, ranging from banana trees to pine trees, even some cactus, and just about everything in between. The countryside has many rolling hills with fields of green sugarcane, corn, and tea. Our driver said the soil is so fertile, you just throw a seed …
Ancient history among tremendous beauty
Stunning ocean views, rugged towering mountains, charming old town shops with stone streets, and millennia-old ruins scattered throughout make up much of this fascinating city of Antalya. As beautiful as Antalya is, though, the highlight for me was visiting nearby Phaselis. Phaselis was a city built in the 7th century BC. It was strategically located …
Our first days in Antalya, Turkey
“Nasilsiniz” from Turkey! After 20 hours of travel time from Phoenix to Antalya, Turkey (16 hours of air time), we arrived longing for a good night’s sleep, and missing Jessica’s luggage. It seems to have wanted its vacation in Zurich! Our friends met us at the airport and we took a taxi together. The taxi …