The title may not convey the same glamour and decadence as Patsy Galant's hit song From New York to L.A., but it serves its purpose. I opted for this title rather than A Tale of Two Cities, primarily because Whitby does not have city status. A stickler for details. If you have not deduced the … Continue reading From Varna to Whitby Bay
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Big Trip Day 26 – Istanbul to Yalova
Today marks the start of Volume 2 of my travelogue. Well, ok then, I started a new notebook to capture my thoughts on this journey. I hear some of those thoughts have wanted to escape for years, but at least now they are getting a bit of fresh air. It is quite difficult to untangle … Continue reading Big Trip Day 26 – Istanbul to Yalova
Big Trip Day 25 – Istanbul
I strolled down to the Galata Bridge again this morning. As in many cities, the streets are like a gallery depicting the full spectrum of poverty and wealth, of fortune and misfortune, of happiness and despair. I tried to capture the essence of the city in my notes at the time: …minarets of many mosques, … Continue reading Big Trip Day 25 – Istanbul
Big Trip Day 24 – Istanbul
The first notes for today were recorded in a cafe at the Galata Bridge, where I enjoyed an early afternoon beer. I had spent the morning wandering around the city, soaking up the sights and sounds. It was so noisy and vibrant, the characterful hawkers broadcasting the wonders of their wares, the man playing his … Continue reading Big Trip Day 24 – Istanbul
Big Trip Day 23 – Ipsala to Istanbul
It has always been part of my personal narrative, my autobiographical memory, that I ended up in Istanbul by mistake. My original destination was Athens, but I could not find the right road out of Saloniki. That is how I found myself on the road to Istanbul - by getting lost. We know about the … Continue reading Big Trip Day 23 – Ipsala to Istanbul
Psychologist on the Move 