Derrick A.
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Cairo and Giza
I spent Friday the 29th just resting from all the Istanbul walking and sightseeing. After breakfast, I returned to my room and spent the time writing, reading, and some just sitting on the balcony soaking up some sun and relaxing… Continue reading
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To Cairo
I arranged for a late morning ride from the hotel to the airport on the 28th for an early afternoon flight. This time I was able to see more of the city: It’s crowded with people in narrow streets and… Continue reading
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Istanbul, part 3
From Hagia Sophia, we found that were were running to late to go to the Blue Mosque since it was nearly time for mid-day prayer. We could have waited an hour and a half or so but we were caught… Continue reading
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Istanbul, part 2
Though I did not note it before, Topkapi palace has several courtyards. The security gate I passed thru via the Gardens opens on the First Courtyard, a large open area where one buys entry tickets. The Gate of Salutation on… Continue reading
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Istanbul, part 1
I’d arrived in Istanbul on the evening of the 22nd. My knee was very painful then and kept me awake for much of that evening. Because I felt somewhat better by the next morning, I paid for a private guide… Continue reading
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To Istanbul
Railbookers put me in the Amstel Hotel overnight before my flight to Istanbul. Of all the hotels that I have been in so far, this one was the best in terms of service and amenities; I think it was also… Continue reading
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Back to Amsterdam
My train to Amsterdam was not scheduled to leave until after 8 pm on the 20th so I had a lot of time to kill. After breakfast and a morning checking out, I spent the day in Pergola, the Zeitgeist… Continue reading
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Vienna, part 2
March 19th was a good day. I took Big Bus tour to the Opera/Albertina stop then walked the short distance to see the Austrian State Library. The library was preparing to have a special exhibition on Anton Bruckner, so there… Continue reading
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Vienna, part 1
I was just planning to ride the tour bus for the day as a way to rest my knee and still sightsee. The walk to the tour bus stop at the train station was slow but not too painful. I… Continue reading
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To Vienna
It was Sunday March 17th when I left Budapest. I am finding that I really need to note dates, because the days are melding together and I am not even a third of the way thru my trip! There was… Continue reading
Round the World in 110 days 