I seem to find myself planning another adventure to a far away place.
To a continent I have never been.
To a city that is bustling.
Where it snows and looks like this:
Clever readers I’m sure at least one of you has visited this place.
Here you see 2 continents. I will be spending time on both.
Can’t wait to hear your guesses!
Since I have read so many Instanbul guesses, I am hesitant to place my first thought – Panama Canal! Fun!
Definitely Istanbul! you lucky thing!
I, too, am guessing Turkey, Istanbul. When are you going to go? Cuz I am going in September as well 🙂 woo hoo.
In fact that is why I took your ROD journal class. I love to journal on trips and thought the ROD was amazing, can’t wait.
Catherine
yeah, it’s Istanbul. wow.
Would you please take a picture of your passport pages and send the pics to me?
Thank you!
Well, I immediately thought of Norway, but then… I don’t think their cities look like this, even Oslo, that bustle-r.
So.
Somewhere in Russia or Finland. But… that’s not a continental split, is it? no. Plus, it’s not icy enough for that far north, is it?
I’m going to go look at photos of Budapest. No, it can’t be Budapest. You’re saying there’s a break? hmmm… Well, I’m going to go cheat by looking at Russia (Asia) and then I’ll be back. Don’t go anywhere until you hear from me.
It’s going to make me angry if it’s Turkey. In fact, I may ask for my money back.
It does not snow (usually) in Turkey… but the first photo looks like Turkey with the minarets in the background… I would say maybe Russia, and I thought I recognized the Praha tramway on the picture… but there’s no sea in Czech Republic… I would guess around Scandinavia…
Not Norway. Lived there and don’t recall a body of water separating two continents. A lot of posts say Turkey….Is it confirmed? I was thinking Finland/Russia or Finland/Estonia. Thanks for the mystery. Going to pull out an atlas later!
thinking you will be having an awesome and grand adventure and I can’t wait to hear about your travels!!!!!!!!
You are most definately coming across the Atlantic, through the Medeterranian sea and to the separating strait between Europe and Asia. Just hope the Icelandic ashes will not stop you. Whish I could be there with you, but alass. Have a Perfect stay in both continents.
Ahhh…Turkey. It is a wonderful place to visit. I haven’t been there in years, but I loved my time there.
The two continents? Asia and Europe almost touch right there on the Bospherus diving Istanbul.
I predict that you will take some of your favorite photos there.
Clueless, the trams made me think of Melbourne but certainly no snow there at Christmas 🙂 If it’s Turkey I’m jealous, I’d love to go there!
Maybe Greenland and Canada separated by the Baffin Bay?
i would say russia and alaska
Russia/Norway or China
I hadn’t any clue however I just know you and sister will be so enthralled with your travels. Teachers love to travel to unusual places. I think that is why they share their adventures…to teach others. I look forward to your wonderful stories and wisdom of words. Safe travels…
Moss Cottage, Cant guess where you’ll be but cant wait for the adventure to start. When will you be taking off on this adventure?I’ll leave the guessing to others and wait for your wonderful story when you’ll be righting. But Mary Ann snow. I just have got done with snow just a few months ago and cant imagine anyone wanting to go :):) Be safe and send us manyphotos and your wonderful stories.
Have Sundays best,
Linda
i thought Istanbul too but didn’t realise it snowed there!
Hey Mary Ann – sometime in the last month in the New Yorker there was an article about a chef that was reviving traditional Turkish food. Love traveling through your blog!
I thought it might be Pauge because of the people using umbrellas in the snow…lol I haven’t seen that since I live in Italy. And to be honest I didn’t know that it snowed in Istanbul…who knew…have fun…you are so brave and lucky.
Istanbul, Constantinople, Byzantium… oh no I’ve yet to go there but my xh was stationed outside of the city a zillion years ago.
spindlemaker – its just my sister and I, no groups for us. you cant get lost in a group and thats the whole reason we travel. i am writing down your recommendation for tea among hanging lamps. can’t wait!!!
everyone – thank you thank you for your well wishes. yes! clever readers i knew you’d get it. ISTANBUL. keep those tips coming. love them
xo
I believe others have got it, but I have to add that I was in Tiberias, next to the Sea of Galilee this week. My hotel balcony overlooked the sea and the sunrise was simply magnificent! I thought of you as I wandered the streets. The farms were blooming with all kinds of great things including fields and fields of blooming sunflowers.
The ethnic groups here live in peace even amidst the fighting around them in the West Bank, Jerusalem and Golan Heights. The people were lovely! The little streets offered many sights and sounds unique to that part of the world, and it seemed like a place you would like. Think about it for another adventure!
Istanbul!
One of my friends just got back fromthere………..
Can’t wait to get a glimpse of your visit!
I love a good mystery. Constantine would be proud. I’m already looking forward to the travel journal!
Istanbul! Hagia sofia and the Blue Mosque gave you away. Its such a beautiful city, you´re gonna absolutely love it. You must see the underground water cathedral right next to the Hagia sofia, it is so special. Well, Hagia Sofia too, it is a very sacred place. Take some time away from the group, just to feel the spirit.
and the bazaar of course. It is huge! And busy. Try to get to the “Afghan street”. They´ ve got lots of vintage treasures there, not just the newly made in china . like at the entrance. Oh, you´re just gonna love it!
See if you can find the Kybele Hotel in the old city, by Hagia Sofie again, and have tea there. It´s a small hotel with over 4000 lamps hanging from the ceilings in all the rooms. It is really a 1001 nights experience!
Have a safe trip! 🙂
Gotta be Turkey. And I’m jealous! That’s one place I would love to see and experience. I hope it is Turkey and I hope it’s great.
I was going to say Turkey as well, because of the first pic, but the snow one looks like a European local like Brussels or Norway…
that looks awfully like my hometown Istanbul 🙂