I am continuously adding to my collection of travel books and this weekend, at our library book sale, found yet another guide on Turkey. I think the Turkish are some of the friendliest people I have ever met. Donald Carroll, the author of this book I picked up for $1.00 who is a writer from Britain, agrees as he writes in his introduction..I had never come across a friendlier more hospitable people and I still haven't. As Westerners, we are suspicious of the friendliness on the street and in the restaurants; yet it is sincere. As Carroll says, Turks value friendship. Turkey was brimming with visitors from all over the world and it is easy to see why Istanbul is one of the world's best loved cities. Turkey is especially hospitable. Whether offering you tea or wanting to know where you travel from, the Turksare engaging and warm with visitors. While the NY Times headlines talked of ISIS, we enjoyed the genuine hospitality, beauty and history that is Turkey. At no time did any of us ever feel unsafe. We met people traveling from Australia, Britain, France, Bulgaria, Sweden and America. The Mediterranean cuisine is delightful and the varied offerings provide delicious meals. Can you tell I am trying to encourage you to join me next year in this wonderland and melting pot? East dances with West along the Silk Road where Ottomans ruled and Palaces, Temples and Cities have so many stories to share. The treasures of a trip to Turkey are many. My husband and I plan to return to Turkey this spring and Serendipity Traveler will return to Turkey in Autumn when the blue skies fill the landscapes  

and our expert guide will once more share the joys of traveling in Turkey.

Here is an excerpt from one of our travelers on our recent trip to Turkey

"My friends are envious of my trip to Turkey.   What a magical adventure!   It's hard to name one highlight....the Turkish bath in Istanbul...Hagia Sophia...the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.... hiking the Rose Valley....the Dervishes....the market in Sirince....Ephesus....Apollo's Temple...our knowledgeable Turkish guide, Ali....the companionship of the other travelers....and more. Best of all Peggy ensures our utmost comfort. Who can forget the Argos Hotel or the charming Gullu Knoaklari?   Words cannot adequately capture the joy this journey brought to me.   Traveling with Peggy is like traveling with a very knowledgeable friend."

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