The summer solstice arrived at exactly 9:39 a.m. on June 21, 2015 marking the official beginning of summer for those of us who reside in the Northern Hemisphere. Both the summer and winter solstice have historically been celebrated by ancient civilizations, including one of the oldest celebrations that took place in Stonehenge located in our native England. But for many people, including ourselves, it is a signal that it is time for a vacation!
While our travel dates are not exactly a summer vacation, we will be traveling to Istanbul for one week in late September and can hardly wait! I am trying my best not to think about it too much so I can stay focused on work.
This trip is, in part, inspired by our visit to Granada last year and the exposure to Moorish architecture along with the incredible work of famed architect Antoni Gaudi; all of which whetted our appetite to discover other architectural treasures. Needless to say we will be taking in the phenomenal architecture Istanbul has to offer and, like every good traveller, sampling the food.
Where are your summer vacation plans taking you?
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Closer to home we will be going up to Point Reyes in July.