Category Archives: Europe

On the way to Iran…first stop Vienna.

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Dave

When I left Louisville on late Wednesday evening I was convinced that I was not ready for this trip…both physically and mentally. I had to schedule a last minute meeting with my doctor because my recovering shoulder wasn’t recovering; it … Continue reading →

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UZ/TM and Istanbul….on the road much more than I thought…

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Dave

I knew that the last trip involved an extreme amount of travel but, thanks to Derek, I now know the mileage as well as the exact path we traveled.  We traveled 904 miles in Uzbekistan–446 on a plane from Tashkent to Urgench (Khiva) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashgabat, Asia, Bukhara, Darvaza, Istanbul, Khiva, Mary, Samarkand, Tashkent, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan | Leave a comment

Reflections on Central Asia and Istanbul – Part 1

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Dave

It has been almost a week since we returned from our most recent adventure and I am disappointed I was unable to document the experiences as they were happening. The constant traveling—mostly by car— and the lack of Internet access … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashgabat, Asia, Darvaza, Europe, Istanbul, Khiva, Tashkent, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Video | Leave a comment

From Sorrento to Rome to KY…..

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Dave

We headed back to Naples from Sorrento by ferry early Friday morning in a driving rain and heavy fog.  All I could think about were the images of fatal ferry accidents I remember watching on old news reports while trying … Continue reading →

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From Rome to Sorrento…

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Dave

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5BEkKGCTW0&rel=0] We found a great cafe directly across the street from our Rome apartment and quickly became regulars.  Four cappuccinos with four pastries set us back 5.60 euro.  We went there all three days while in Rome including lunch one … Continue reading →

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