Friday, May 20, 2011

Testing 123

Trying out blogger mobile before we head out for Turkey. I might actually try to post a few pictures before we get home this time.

I got to see the mariners win twice this week for free. :)


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Off to Turkey

We leave Saturday for 2+ weeks in Turkey with our friends Ashley and Steven who we went to Peru & Bolivia with last spring. We should actually be in civilization the whole trip so I'll be posting some updates as we go along. Here's the general outline:

Sunday May 22: Layover day in London. See everything there is to see at warp speed. (Jk, thats not my style. We'll just wander and see what we encounter)
May 23-24: Explore Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, cisterns, blue mosque, markets, bosporus cruise etc.
May 25-27: Cappadocia region. Fairy chimneys, underground cities, and a day hike.
May 28: Ephesus
May 29- June 4: Fethiye. On the mediterranean. Beach lounging, snorkeling, boating and hiking the Lycian Way.
June 4-5: More Istanbul
June 6: Flight home to reality

Can't wait for all the sunshine, relaxation, friends, and other goodness!

Some more pictures from adventures with Markus, just to keep things interesting
(photos by Markus)





Sunday, May 15, 2011

Mothers Day Weekend & Simi, CA

We spent Mothers Day weekend out in Olalla. Lance and Valerie joined us for most of the weekend, and we had a great time eating tons of good food, catching up after my parents being in Mexico all winter,  getting lots of sleep, and just generally relaxing. I only snapped a few pictures, but it's not like you haven't all seen Olalla before.

Mom & me


Up visiting 'Aunt' Phebe



Matt's enjoying the sunshine

I spent this past week down in sunny Simi Valley, CA for work. There wasn't actually much time left over for enjoying the sunshine but I appreciated every moment I got, and certainly enjoyed the chance to actually meet most of my co-workers and eat lots of good food. Again, not many pictures. Who snaps pictures on a business trip with their boss? Yeah, weird, even if you are eating beachfront in Malibu.


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Less than a week until we leave for Turkey! I'll post an itenerary soon. :)