Had a ball. Just spoke to Leanne and Mum.See you all soon XxxxPS ... ... 9.30 pm Tuesday 8th September .... Sandra Bourke.... and about time too!... I'm home.... and following your comments with interest.... you certainly are committed.... are you planning on commenting on every entry tonight?... xxx

"We don't want to go!"Flight to Istanbul.Fun to be back and seeing places that we walked 2 weeks ago.THE GRAND BAZAAR!Was this ever fun.I think the bank manager is looking for me as we speak!Farewell Dinner.9th floorView over Istanbul.Absolutely breathtaking.Will add photos.Probably add more and write on the plane.Hope to get WiFi at Singapore so you can read it before we landXxxxxUp at 6am for a 7.45am at the bus.We had a wonderful breakfast on the Terrace a...

Eliza and Ash have sent photos of a Dash and Bella.They are not missing me one bit.Dash's hairstyle is due to living with a hairdresser!And they love sharing the couch with Eliza!And apparently, Dash runs along on a lead while Ash skateboards!I have a lot to live up to!

Realised after the last 2 trips that you really need to take photos to remember all your travel companions.Here they are.

Up at 4am for a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride over Cappadocia!Just magical.Adding photos now ... We caught 2 mini buses to Cappadocia, had a small breakfast as they took all our details and then back into the mini vans and taken to a field outside of the town and watched as the balloon was inflated.Emily crossed the road to take photos and was talking to a man who turned out to be our pilot.He was saying there were 100 balloons in the valley that morning.He ha...