Amasra is called the prettiest port on the Black Sea coast of Turkey.
The Midnight Bus to Safranbolu
From Istanbul, we took the midnight bus to Safranbolu, near the Black Sea coast of Turkey.
Old Istanbul (Stamboul)
Istanbul is one of the world’s truly great cities…and our favorite tourist destination.
Conference on Oriental Carpets
In Stockholm, Sharon and Fred attended a rug conference.
Sweden, 50 Years Later
Visiting Sweden 50 years later, I found it to be greener, more multi-cultural and socialist and WAY more expensive.
Iceland is Great!
In Iceland, you can explore geysers, waterfalls, geothermal hot springs, boiling mud pools, bird sanctuaries and Reykjavik!
Vikings + Irish = Iceland
In about the year 900 some Vikings grabbed a bunch of Irish lasses and emigrated to the island of Iceland.
A Good Story from Afghanistan
Young Afghans are working with lapis lazuli stones in Balkh province.
Talks at “Music for the Eyes”
Four talks on Central Asian countries are scheduled this summer in our shop.
The “Muse and I” Concert
In March, Whidbey Island musicians performed a “shop concert” at Music for the Eyes.