The voyages of Chookie and Ral

[trudy]

Thanks for the photo's and all the info Bess.  It's great to be able to "travel" with you and Ral.  Sounds like you are both having a great trip.  I have always wanted to visit Ephesus, especially the library!!!  Safe travels!!!

[achookwoman]

Contact will be difficult now as we are on the island sky. Only 100 passengers.  The boat is beautiful. We have a lovely cabin and the facilities are great.  We are heading to Troy today .  Boat is so far very steady.  Food,  European with small serves.  Perfect.  Had brûlée made from Coconut milk.  Lovely. 

[judydawn]

Have a great voyage Chookie.  Now this is the part of your holiday that I would love to be there with you.

[Emme]

That sounds perfect Chookie    Enjoy

Marie

[achookwoman]

Lounge area.  Free coffee, tea and biscuits

[cookie1]

Thanks for keeping us up to date Chookie. It is lovely to hear what you and Ral are doing. Enjoy the boat/ ship trip.

[achookwoman]

Today earned my OBE.    On Board Entertainment.  Talked about TMX to a group of about 30.   Showed photos from blog.   Many have TMX or their children have them.  Have given forum  address.   Lot of interest.  More later.  Difficult to get on. 

[judydawn]

Chookie you must have been in your element, pity you couldn't have given a demo as well LOL.

[gertbysea]

Well done . OBE is right One Brilliant Elizabeth.

[Emme]

That is great Chookie, well done 

Marie

[Bedlam]

Well done Chookie. The boat sounds wonderful and intimate. Enjoy .
I agree with Gert,One Brilliant Elizabeth

[Wonder]

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time Bess, great that a lot of you have at least one thing in common. The lounge looks lovely. Enjoy the trip and thanks for taking the time to post so we can travel along with you.

[cookie1]

Well done Chookie. It sounds very exciting.

[achookwoman]

Last day in Turkey tomorrow. Still on Island Sky.  Loving it.  Today we docked at Samsun,  then drove 2 hours to Amaryas  to look at another Mosque, lunch and a  very interesting Museum. 
I haven't had time but must tell about the trip up the Bosporus.  At 11 a pilot boat met the boat to escort us from the Aegean Sea, through the Sea of Marmara  and the Bosporus,  to the Black Sea.  It was midnight by the time we approached Istanbul.  All the city lights, the blue Mosque, Sophia as well as all the bridges  were lit.  It was just like fairy land.  No photo,  sorry. 
It is very hot, 38 today and very nice to be back on board.
Ral and I had a good laugh at your OBE comments. Thanks.
Last night we were served a Filipino Dinner.  There were some nice sauces and the Chef said he would share them. 
Will try and send a photo of the menus for tonight. 

[CreamPuff63]

Following you trip chookie x