Please accept my apologies for spotty posting for the last two weeks. I have just returned from one of my visits to East Coast, in search of shopping bargains and new kosher places to dine. Kosher certified foods, not readily available on the West Coast are also on my lookout … [Read more...] about A Kosher Day in Brooklyn, New York
Travel
Istanbul Day 1 with Ghenghis
Thursday April 22nd The Ramada in the Nisantasi district is central to all and a great hotel for the price. Once again, we partook in an elegant and elaborate breakfast buffet, including a fresh made to order omelet bar. A black espresso with sugar armed me for today’s … [Read more...] about Istanbul Day 1 with Ghenghis
Farewell to Rhodes and Back to Istanbul
Wednesday April 21st The day dawned clear and bright with black threatening clouds across the Aegean over the mountainous coast of Turkey. After repacking again, we headed up to the 10th floor for breakfast with a view. The fresh whole wheat baguette and butter with orange … [Read more...] about Farewell to Rhodes and Back to Istanbul
Walking Through Izmir
Saturday April 17 Day Four Izmir Old Synagogue Our cousin Haim cousin, another Haim picked us up at the Swiss Hotel Lobby. A nervous man, a doctor, with a low thyroid, Haim walked with us to the old part of the city to a synagogue … [Read more...] about Walking Through Izmir
Friday , Journey to the Ancient Civilizations
Turkey Day 3, Izmir, Sardis, and Pergamon Friday April 16th The day dawned hot and bright. We had breakfast at 7:30, oh my gosh it is so early and I am so tired. … [Read more...] about Friday , Journey to the Ancient Civilizations
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