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So after a hearty breakfast, it was off to the Topkapi palace. Home of the sultans. First we went to the Harem One of the courtyards. This is where the favoured wives live. As well as the 100 other girls. And they are guarded by …
So off we went on a new adventure. To Istanbul. Arriving at 4:30am in Istanbul we took the bus to the hotel where a very sleepy porter took our bags. Then off to see the city. This is at the hippodrome before the blue mosque. …
Weekend trip away to the Isle of Wight Beautiful clear skies and promises of a relaxing weekend beckoned, and we met my new friend. Mr. Chicken. We saw many lovely sights Such as the needles Posed for many pictures Undertook many adventures But woe betide you …
So, I’ve finally managed to go through the 100s of photos from Iceland. 1388 in fact. So I’ve saved a bit of a treat for last. These are the Northern lights. The green and the orange glow is not from traffic or other lighting, it …
So we did encounter one animal on the boat tour. A seal! Hello! Visitors Turn around to present a different profile for the cameras Act coy for the cameras Over the shoulder is the best angle Bye! Then we continued our sailing round the island …