1 Dec 2007 - 15 Dec 2007

Gosh! Today we are setting off for Singapore after spending what...15 days in Turkey (inclusive of the 12hr flight both ways).

Both CK and I agree that Turkey's a wonderful place, we spend the first 8 days sightseeing with a tour group and extended 4 days in Istanbul. Some highlights include SNOW in Bursa, the WATER at Pammukale, the WIND in Cappadocia and of course the MONEY(we spend) in Istanbul.

(couldn't post in Turkey due to the photos...hee...hee..)

A blessing in Disguise

We had a near brush with a serious hot air balloon mishap while we were at Cappadocia. Most of our tour mates in our group signed up for an optional hot air balloon tour. We should have taken heed when the flight was cancelled the first day due to strong wind.

There was a big group of us and we were divided amongst seven balloons. We looked on while the hot air balloon pilots tested and tested the wind directions for 2 whole hours. All of us rejoiced when the first few balloons finally took off. You can imagine our dismay and envy when two of the balloons were not allowed to take off - yes, yours truly's on the last balloon.

It was much later that we realised what happened. Apparently one of the balloon had a rough landing - they only managed to land after 3 tries, hard bumps and knocks all around, 1 of the girls almost flew out of the balloon, everyone was injured, sprained ankles, concussions, bruises, 1 of them needed stitches on the face and a lady on our bus broke 3 ribs. We were delayed for a whole day, stayed one more night in Cappodocia, missed out on a few destinations, we were much somber, but really, I was really thankful that all of us were in one piece.

Truly