Treasures of Turkey

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When browsing through several tour packages, one country really stood out from so many others. It was as if it was telling me: "Take, me, take me!"

However, the question remained, "Why that country as opposed to so many other exciting ones to visit and to explore?".....a question I asked myself several times before finally, I knew the answer to it: "Because I fell in love with it"!

With this in mind, WELCOME TO MY BLOG, my daily journal and follow me around as I embark on a thrilling adventure that will make me discover the TREASURES OF TURKEY!

Monique :-)

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  12 days to go before departure day....and counting   Ottawa, Canada on Feb 26, 2011 1 picture 0 comments
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  Departure day - Leaving for Turkey!   Ottawa, Canada on Mar 10, 2011 21 pictures 0 comments
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  First impressions of Istanbul upon arrival   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 11, 2011 22 pictures 0 comments
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  Walking around Istanbul at leisure in daylight   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 11, 2011 26 pictures 0 comments
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  Istanbul at night.......   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 11, 2011 38 pictures 0 comments
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  More of Istanbul at night....and a lesson learned!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 11, 2011 24 pictures 0 comments
• 7

  Touring Istanbul - Bosphorus Bridge & Camlica Hill   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 12, 2011 40 pictures 0 comments
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  Touring Istanbul- Beylerbeyi Palace & Spice Market   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 12, 2011 45 pictures 0 comments
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  Touring Istanbul - Cruising the Bosphorus Strait   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 12, 2011 72 pictures 0 comments
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  The famous Turkish Baths-an experience on its own!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 12, 2011 40 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting the Dolmabahce Palace   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 13, 2011 27 pictures 0 comments
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  Fun at the Spice Market!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 13, 2011 45 pictures 0 comments
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  Meeting the Tour Guide & group   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 13, 2011 4 pictures 0 comments
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  And so begins my tour across Turkey......   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 14, 2011 71 pictures 0 comments
• 15

  Ruins of St. Sophia and City Walls in Iznik   Iznik, Turkey on Mar 14, 2011 75 pictures 0 comments
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  Bazaar and Silk Markets in Bursa   Bursa, Turkey on Mar 14, 2011 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Sleepless in Bursa   Bursa, Turkey on Mar 14, 2011 29 pictures 0 comments
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  Bursa's 15th century Green Mosque & Green Tomb   Bursa, Turkey on Mar 15, 2011 28 pictures 0 comments
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  The charming little Cumalikizik Village   Cumalikizik, Turkey on Mar 15, 2011 60 pictures 0 comments
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  Gordion.....and its Golden Touch King   Eskisehir, Turkey on Mar 15, 2011 50 pictures 0 comments
• 21

  Full moon experience in Ankara!   Ankara, Turkey on Mar 15, 2011 23 pictures 0 comments
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  Special "A la Carte" dinner   Ankara, Turkey on Mar 15, 2011 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Mausoleum and Museums of Ankara   Ankara, Turkey on Mar 16, 2011 34 pictures 0 comments
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  Incredible landscape seen along the way   Kırşehir, Turkey on Mar 16, 2011 68 pictures 0 comments
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  Haci Bektas philosopher's mausoleum   Haci Bektas, Turkey on Mar 16, 2011 36 pictures 0 comments
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  Planning my Hot Air Balloon Tour!   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 16, 2011 1 picture 1 comment
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  My Whirling Dervishes experience in Cappadocia   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 16, 2011 24 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to the hotel just in time for dinner!   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 16, 2011 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Rise and shine.....   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 17, 2011 28 pictures 0 comments
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  Goreme Open Air Museum   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 17, 2011 84 pictures 0 comments
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  Cappadocia's various valleys and landscapes   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 17, 2011 82 pictures 1 comment
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  Carpet weaving and lunch   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 17, 2011 35 pictures 0 comments
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  Fairy-chimneys incredible landscape!   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 17, 2011 105 pictures 0 comments
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  Underground city of Kaymakli   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 17, 2011 28 pictures 0 comments
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  Colorful folklore show in an underground cave!   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 17, 2011 30 pictures 1 comment
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  My Hot Air Balloon Tour: The anticipation!   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 18, 2011 28 pictures 0 comments
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  My Hot Air Balloon Tour: Up, up and away......   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 18, 2011 97 pictures 0 comments
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  My Hot Air Balloon Tour: The landing!   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 18, 2011 58 pictures 0 comments
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  Pottery in the making!   Nevsehir, Turkey on Mar 18, 2011 40 pictures 3 comments
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  Fortresses, museums and tombs!   Aksaray, Turkey on Mar 18, 2011 46 pictures 0 comments
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  Relaxing evening around the hotel in Konya   Konya, Turkey on Mar 18, 2011 42 pictures 0 comments
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  Turkey's snow covered Taurus Mountains   Seydişehir, Turkey on Mar 19, 2011 64 pictures 0 comments
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  Ancient Roman amphitheatre in Aspendos   Aspendos, Turkey on Mar 19, 2011 70 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting the ancient Roman city of Perge   Serik, Turkey on Mar 19, 2011 23 pictures 0 comments
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  The one and only......Marmara Antalya Hotel!   Antalya, Turkey on Mar 19, 2011 43 pictures 0 comments
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  Early morning explorations.....   Antalya, Turkey on Mar 20, 2011 53 pictures 0 comments
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  Mediterranean Sea boat ride!   Antalya, Turkey on Mar 20, 2011 118 pictures 0 comments
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  Relaxing evening at the Marmara Antalya Hotel   Antalya, Turkey on Mar 20, 2011 10 pictures 2 comments
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  And the journey continues on......   Pamukkale, Turkey on Mar 21, 2011 93 pictures 0 comments
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  Pamukkale's incredible limestone terraces!   Pamukkale, Turkey on Mar 21, 2011 55 pictures 0 comments
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  Hierapolis thermal springs and ruins!   Pamukkale, Turkey on Mar 21, 2011 42 pictures 0 comments
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  Pamukkale's magical moment!   Pamukkale, Turkey on Mar 21, 2011 30 pictures 0 comments
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  Hiking the mountain behind Pamukkale's hotel!   Pamukkale, Turkey on Mar 21, 2011 69 pictures 0 comments
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  A dinner's stampede   Pamukkale, Turkey on Mar 21, 2011 13 pictures 1 comment
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  The incredible ruins of Aphrodisias   Geyre, Turkey on Mar 22, 2011 105 pictures 0 comments
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  Lunch along the way at a Turkish Restaurant!   Nazilli, Turkey on Mar 22, 2011 23 pictures 0 comments
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  The Virgin Mary House   Kusadasi, Turkey on Mar 22, 2011 42 pictures 0 comments
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  Our hotel by the Aegean Sea   Kusadasi, Turkey on Mar 22, 2011 54 pictures 0 comments
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  Dinner at the hotel's Moonlight Restaurant   Kusadasi, Turkey on Mar 22, 2011 13 pictures 0 comments
• 60

  Off to one of the Ancient 7 Wonders of the World!   Kusadasi, Turkey on Mar 23, 2011 38 pictures 0 comments
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  EPHESIS and the ruins of this ancient city!   Selcuk, Turkey on Mar 23, 2011 117 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting a leather factory and a museum!   Selcuk, Turkey on Mar 23, 2011 31 pictures 0 comments
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  Having fun in Kusadasi!   Kusadasi, Turkey on Mar 23, 2011 64 pictures 0 comments
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  Exploring ancient ruins of Pergamum and Asklepion   Bergama, Turkey on Mar 24, 2011 95 pictures 0 comments
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  Troy and its famous Trojan Wooden Horse!   Troy, Turkey on Mar 24, 2011 50 pictures 0 comments
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  Wandering around the Kolin Hotel in Canakkale   Canakkale, Turkey on Mar 24, 2011 39 pictures 0 comments
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  Paying our respects at Anzac Cove   Eceabat, Turkey on Mar 25, 2011 47 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to where it all started a few weeks ago!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 25, 2011 33 pictures 0 comments
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  Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 26, 2011 52 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting the Haghia Sophia   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 26, 2011 31 pictures 0 comments
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  Istanbul's underground Basilica Cistern   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 26, 2011 21 pictures 0 comments
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  The Topkapi Palace   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 26, 2011 25 pictures 0 comments
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  The end of my tour...but hurrah for my extra day!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 26, 2011 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Istanbul's Spice Bazaar and Floating Restaurants!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 27, 2011 40 pictures 0 comments
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  Walking over the Galata Bridge!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 27, 2011 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting the Galata Tower   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 27, 2011 43 pictures 0 comments
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  Last evening in Istanbul!   Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 27, 2011 1 picture 0 comments
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  Goodbye Turkey, we're flying back home!   Frankfurt, Germany on Mar 28, 2011 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Home Sweet Home!   Ottawa, Canada on Mar 28, 2011 15 pictures 2 comments