Patriots Defeat Ravens 23-20, Head to Super Bowl XLVI
How do you say Super Bowl in Espanol?? That’s what we’ll be asking in Mexico City on Feb 5 when we find somewhere to watch the game.
We’re Going to the Superbowl!!!
The Proper Shave…Turkish Style
Well, I couldn’t end my Turkey stories without telling you about the shave.
Roy wanted a real Turkish shave and he hadn’t shaved for a few days so that he could properly enjoy one. We asked Captain Mehmet who the best barber was in Kalkan and he told us. So on our last night we went into town. We hadn’t really explored Kalkan because we’d been so busy. That’s not usual for us. We love towns but on this trip there was too much to do.
We found Elit Barber on a busy street with music blasting and lit up like a carnival. Like I told you before, Turkish towns are alive. We asked for the barber and were told he was not in the shop but would come right away. Mind you, it was 10PM but not a problem apparently.
The Fish Market
Chapter 5 – The Fish Market
We wanted fish. Well I wanted fish; Roy’s allergic but he loves seafood. We were told the only place to go was The Fish Market in Fethiye. So after spending the day by the pool at Villa Mandarin, we hopped in the car for a drive. Fethiye is the largest town in the area, a small city actually and we wanted to see it and explore a little. Once we took the exit we were immediately lost. Being Sunday nothing was open but we found a gas station and were able to get directions. Everyone knows the Fish Market. We drove to the waterfront and parked the car. The promenade along the harbor is beautiful and since it’s Sunday people are walking, talking and having leisurely lunches at restaurants dotted along the way. There are lots of boats docked; fishing boats and gulet boats available for charter. Fethiye is a point of departure for the famous gulet trips. We had to ask people where the fish market was and finally found it. Not where we thought it would be, along the water, but on a side street a few blocks in.
Cruising the Turquoise Coast
Chapter 4…A Day on The Hazal
On our “must do” list while in Kalkan was to spend a day cruising the Turquoise Coast. Kalkan is a hub for cruising. When we arrived at the Villa Mahal, we asked the staff to arrange for a private boat. “Not a problem, be at the dock tomorrow between 10-10:15AM”.
We didn’t know quite what to expect in the way of a boat. Kalkan’s a busy little harbor and we saw boats of every size and type coming and going. So there we were waiting at the dock and out of the distance came the Hazal. It pulled up and we boarded for a day that would be one of the best experiences of our trip and by the end of the day Captain Mehmet and his first mate would be like family.
Turkish Delights
Turkish Delights
1969 Revisited – Woodstock, NY
It was August 1969, I graduated from college, spent the summer in Denver and now I was on my way to Bethel, NY for 3 days of peace and music. I bought my tickets from WBCN, the alternative FM station in Boston for $9 a ticket, and splurged for the 3 days; a total of $18! I told my mother I was going to visit a friend; little did she know that I was actually on my way to Woodstock. Who knew what a historical weekend I would be a part of. What a way to spend my 19th birthday.
Forty years later Roy surprised me for my 60th birthday with a trip to Woodstock, not actually where the festival was held but where the spirit of the festival still lives. We love it. It has a special vibe and we vow to come back.
Hello World
We travel and we love food. Is there anything better than that? Some of our best meals are at restaurant bars around the world and we’ve decided to share our experiences with you. We’re not food critics just people who like good food and that doesn’t mean the most expensive restaurants in town. We love to eat local and ethnic when possible.
Have you ever heard of Georgetown, Five Islands, Maine? Not many people have and that’s the way it should be. Go over the bridge on Route 1 in Bath and take a right. 10 miles down the road you’ll be in Georgetown. It’s quintessential Maine. We’re staying at Coveside Bed and Breakfast owned by Tom and Carolyn Church. We rarely repeat a destination but we love Georgetown and this is our third time at Coveside. It’s a slice of heaven. Carolyn’s breakfasts are something to look forward to-all food is locally sourced; Tom serves and is a great conversationalist. They too, love to travel.