The last 2 weeks have been a bit hectic for me on the "road" but all is going well. After 10 days in Budapest, I met Joleen in Mykonos and we were stranded due to the labor strikes in Greece for a few extra days (I know, let's not all cry at once). Our following destination, Turkey, had an earthquake just before heading there and Thailand (where I plan to visit after Turkey) appears to be having some serious flood issues... I sure know how to pick destinations. Meanwhile, I am reading that things are bit off kilter back home with Earthquakes and the Occupy Wall Street protests. Aside from that, the Cardinals just won the World Series, no NBA until at least December, the Colts can't win a game and how 'bout them Niners!!!
Enjoy.
-CeJay
Budapest - Fun Fact: A lot of people aren't aware of this but Budapest is actually 2 cities separated by the Danube River; Buda and Pest.
Hero Square:
Gellert Hill: Gellert came to Budapest to spread Christianity. At some point Hungarians got tired of him, put him in a barrell with 1,000 nails and rolled him down this hill into the Danube River. True story... look it up.
Chain Bidge: Suspension Bridge Very Similar to the Brooklyn Bridge in appearance.
Random Chairs in the Rain Outside of a Cafe'
In Front of the House of Terror
Liberty Bridge:
Archway in Front of the Opera House
Sirius Tea House: For all you Tea Lovers, this is a must see. Over 200 different Varieties
Photo inside the Sirius Tea House:
Budapest Parliament Building by Night Cruise:
Mykonos -
Mykonos Town:
The Only Cat in Mykonos; Seriously!
Joleen at the Waterfront:
The Famous Windmills:
Ornos Beach:
Istanbul, Turkey -
Sunset behind the Sultanahmet Mosque:
View of the City:
Out an About in Istanbul:
I Didn't Know Louis Vuitton was getting into the upholstery business?
Grand Bizarre:
Spice Bizarre:
The Ayasofia:
Madonna at the Ayasofia:
Blue Mosque:
Basillica Cistern:
Medusa Head at the Basillica Cistern:
The Infamous Green Hoodie at the Basillica Cistern:
Esphesus - Ephesus was once a great Greek City and then a Great Roman City. Under Roman Rule, it was the second largest City o the Roman Empire, after Rome. Aside from the many ruins that were covered during a large earthquake in 614 A.D., it houses the site where it is said the Virgin Mary spent her last days.
House of the Virgin Mary:
The Wishing Wall:
Statue of the Virgin Mary:
Ephesus Ruins -
The Library Celsus:
Archway to the Love House: It is said that the Lady of this Brothel actually created the first advertisement in the World to garner patrons.
Theater said to have a capacity of 25,000:
