Saturday, September 22, 2012

Friendships made in Turkey

Today is our reunion and it is appropriate to write a few words. Of course we not only visited Coppadoccia to fly in the balloons but had an extensive road trip to most ancient places and points of interest. No doubt there are many photos in albums everywhere to remind us. I've included just a few...more in my blogspot...http://conniemacwords and pictures.blogspot.com.au... The .com.au is something some people found necessary to put in...I never do but... As you can see this area is one of romance and to me is almost a fairytale experience. Of course if one thinks of the poor people who had to make these caves and hillsides a home in order to escape religious prosecution then the idea of romance is immediately deleted.
 But it is all up to the individual. A personal recommendation is...try it but with an expert photographer accredited and full of good ideas as well as a travel writer who may open a new vista in writing for you. Thanks Dale and John.xxxooo 23/09/12 


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Monday, September 17, 2012

Dream Time in Turkey

 Who wouldn't want to be a part of this wonderful country when a decoration such as this sits on the wall above the double bed of the room we occupied in one of our tourist hotels. Someone in this country not only has exquisite artistic skills but a great sense of humor. And if one can take one's eyes off the lower half of the painting one can spy the original wedding celebration framed above the classic Turkish membership.
This brings me to the fact that an equally enchanting couple from our 2011 tour, Anne and Steven, are about to tie the knot next weekend (23/09/12). I am surprised that she is slowing down long enough to say 'I Do!!!' But we wish them both the very best and will raise a glass to their happiness at our reunion on the 23rd. "To Absent friends!" I have it on good authority that they are looking towards America and the Caribbean for their honeymoon.
PPS. I knew I would find an appropriate occasion for this photograph! Cheers, Connie, http://conniemacwordsandpictures.blogspot.com.au
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Turkey 2013 - Writing and Photography Tour

Turkish Delight
17 day Travel Writing and Travel Photography Tour through Turkey
with author and travel writer John Harman 
and master photographer Dale Neill

27 Sept - 13 Oct  2013







Twin share $6495   Single Supp +$650   Early Bird $6295* +SS        Group size: max 18
Following the successful 2011 Turkish Delight Tour, John Harman and Dale Neill are set to return to Turkey in September 2013.

The combination of words and images are often a powerful and irresistable mix. So often its a case of one plus one equals three.
The words add emotional texture to the image, or the photograph acts as a catalyst with the words.
In Turkey, not only will you be travelling through one of the most historically significant countries in the world but you will have  the benefit of John Harman and Dale Neill virtually as personal writing and photography mentors as we travel along the silk road.
As experienced lecturers and tour leaders. John and Dale have meticulously planned and personalised the itinerary to optimise time for writing and photography.

Free Information evenings Tuesday 13 Nov 2012
Wednesday 13 March 2013


For further information and a full itinerary please contact : h.newnham@optusnet.com.au 
*Early Bird discount of $200 applies if booking made and deposit paid by 8 Dec 2012.
Bookings:
Julie Watson, Travelworld CME Lic. No: 9TA 1263, 122A Dalkeith Road, Nedlands WA 6009.
Tel: 08 9386 4477  email: cme@travelworld.com.au