A Chapter Closes

The first of many goodbyes . . .
Last weekend we went up to our camper with friends . . . it was going to be our last time there because we sold it since we won’t be taking it with us when we move to New Mexico.  It didn’t really hit me until Sunday when I began clearing out the things we would take and organizing the items I would be leaving for the next owner.  Everything I touched seemed to have a memory . . . I just kept thinking if only these walls could talk.  So many memories . . . such great times . . .times spent with family and friends . . . It was always such a special get away . . .
As I locked the door for the last time, my dear friend looked at me and said “ are you sad” . . . are you ok?  I  hugged her and said “it just hit me that this is just the first of many goodbyes . . .

Next stop Rhodes . . .

Rhodes one of our favorite islands . . . with its crystal clear sea . . . we decided to have an R&R day to enjoy it!  When you approach Rhodes you see the Medieval City towering over the harbor . . . an amazing site!

Medieval City with its towers, bastions and battlements . . . very impressive.

 

The view as you disembark the ship!

The perfect place to reflect on the natural beauty of this wonderful island!

Memories From Turkey

Kusadasi Turkey . . .

We visited the ancient city of Ephesus . . . considered the greatest city in Asia Minor during the Roman Empire. Absolutely amazing!

The Library of Celsus

 

Great Theatre . . . still noted for its remarkable acoustics

We learned that the government of Turkey was worried that the art of rug making was becoming a dying craft.  They decided to offer young girls the opportunity to learn the craft for free as well as offering them free medical insurance!  They took us the journey of a rug from start to finish . . . and what a journey it was!

The silk worms shell "bathed" to soften the strands of silk.

 

Just a small sample of the gorgeous rugs!