Turkish Delight

Hello everyone! Well it has sure been such a treat to come to Turkey this summer. Our owner, Mr. Khan, along with family and friends will be on board for the next 3 weeks, taking us up along the Turkish coastline, island hoping around Greece, a stop in Athens (fingers crossed to get a few hours off!) then curving around the tip of Italy to finish in Rome. Pretty fun itinerary to some new spots for me! We spent the last few days in Bodrum, Turkey which is like the St. Tropez of Turkey they say. Lots of water front bars and cafes, winding pedestrian shopping areas through out the old town and the wonderful Turkish touch of old relics, blaring middle eastern music, cool copper tea pots and chai and the call to prayer sporadically heard through out the day. Currently we are anchored in a beautiful little bay surrounds by cliffs, green trees and bright blue water. Yesterday we lucky enough to get the afternoon free to swim while the guests were off the ship. Floating in the Aegean Sea surrounded by so much beauty, I just couldn't be happier....until I had to hop out to go back to work! =) Joking aside, I'd love to explore this part of the world some day on my own leisurely pace. Lots of gems to discover. Enjoy the pics. love to you all!! xo

Sardinian Road Trip

Today I had the most incredible day! Being that it was our only free day here in Olbia, Sardinia before our busy charter this week, we all really wanted to take advantage of it. Already knowing what I really wanted to do, I secretly planted the ideas in everyone’s heads and rallied a group of 4 boys and myself from the crew to hire a car and explore the breathtaking Italian island. We had so much fun zipping along the winding Italian coastal roads as we blasted Italian pop, discovering hidden beaches that we'd spotted from cliffs then chased down dirt roads to find, swimming in the clear cool water, eating fresh mozzarella on crispy pizzas with a bubbly bottle of Prosecco in classy Porto Rotondo, homemade gelato in a sunshine filled patio in Porto Cervo. The views were spectacular dotted with tons of distant islands and dramatic cliffs, huge rock figures and century old farm house ruins. Today was one of those days where I pinched myself and said, “I can’t believe that I’m here!” I loved it and sprinkle it with a bit of newly acquired Italian phrases and yes, I’m beaming!