There’s Sand in All the Cracks!

Every summer after Christmas, the town of Frankston hosts a themed sand sculpture exhibit.  They truck in a remarkable 3500 tons of sand and various artists are commissioned to show their work.  First a form is made, then the only other material used is sand.  The sculptures stand about 15 feet high and can be about [... There’s Sand in All the Cracks!]

Soaking Up Some Sun in Kizkalesi

The maiden's castle in Kizkalesi.

One of our favorite places in Turkey is a small Mediterranean town called Kizkalesi.  We have been twice, both times in the fall, and both times were amazed with how warm it was.  The town is situated about 63km from the city of Mersin, and Ankara is about a six hour [... Soaking Up Some Sun in Kizkalesi]