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June 10, 2012

Cleopatra’s Wedding Gift

 ALANYA ~ TURKEY

After the death of Julius Caesar, the Romans who ruled these regions, handed over the Kilikia region to Antonius.

While the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII , known for her captivating beauty, was touring in the Mediterranean, she met Antonius.

After falling in love, Cleopatra and Mark Antony got married.

Antonius eager to impress his new bride, who has everything any woman can wish for and who is incredibly hard to please,

chose the city then known as Korakesion, now Alanya, as a wedding gift to his beloved Cleopatra…

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May 29, 2012

Mother & Daughter Reunion.

She still makes me laugh …

As I stepped out of the plane in Antalya, Turkey, my heart was beating so fast, thought it will jump out. My stomach was twisting and turning and it was hard to breath. My flight was delayed for about 2 hours. I was scared that I won’t see her face within the impatient crowd outside …

I haven’t seen my mom in 9 years …

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November 17, 2011

Veils, Spices, ATM, Konyagi and Swimming in the rain in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Stone Town Door

                                                  ” Welcome To Zanzibar! “

I really felt like I was transported back in time and was in ” 1001 nights ” . It is a completely different world here. With stunningly beautiful doors and architecture, delicious and fresh sea food, proud and mysterious women in colorful veils, enchanting sounds from mosques, smells of spices and rain, buildings full of stories of Arabian Princesses and their passions, museums full of priceless items from the times of Sultans, Dhows, Persian traders and slaves.

At the Airport immigration officer forgot to fingerprint me, so I had to remind him of his job – this was a small introduction to what will happen later in the evening…

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November 15, 2011

Volcanoes, Zip-lining, Bribing Police & Swimming in waterfalls in Costa Rica.

Lake Arenal sunset

                                                              

                                                          ” Pura Vida! “

This was an amazing adventure! It’s a gorgeous land which is a home to the most happy, proud and kind people. Ticos ( Costa Ricans ) choose to celebrate life every day and are always grateful for everything they have in their lives. These people treasure human soul above human status, always.

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November 14, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA

                                                               ” The City ” 

I love this City! ~ Wind, Rides, Chocolate, Champagne, Fireworks, Walking Hills in Heels..

  • Had brunch and dinner at the Oldest Restaurant in California ; Tadich Grill and met a true Zen Master – the most amazing waiter in the world – Mr. Barry. I have never seen anything like it! I would come in here just to watch Him! He has spoiled me and ruined it for all other waiters.
  • Spend New Years at the Carnelian Room (52nd floor) , overlooking the whole city. It closed for good that night after being open for 40 years.
  •  Ice skated in downtown
  • Went on a bike ride to Berkeley
  • Danced in the middle of the street in the drum circle
  • Beautiful train ride back to LA

2009 – 2010

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November 14, 2011

Runaway Bride aka Catch Me If You Can.

                                ” Pirates, Mayhem, Madness, Reggae and Rum “

Pirrrating nights away in Barbados! It is a true paradise! Everyone is dancing with life here, from young to old, from dusk till dawn. It’s an absolutely gorgeous Island with very kind, friendly, fun and happy people. Can’t wait to visit again!

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  • Galloping on a gorgeous horse along the beautiful white sand beach at sunset
  • Throwing jet ski instructor off the jet ski ( he said it was a first for him )
  • Almost married someone who lives there ( yes, I’m the real life “Runaway bride” … good luck, catching me once I’m on that horse !  )
  • Ate breadfruit and coconuts on a secluded beach, cooked by a local fisherman who happened to sail by
  • Got offered marijuana several times right on the beach, by a souvenir seller
  • Skinny dipped in stunning turquoise water with turtles swimming near by
  • Celebrated Christmas and New Years
  • Danced until sunrise

Nov. 2007 – Jan. 2008

 
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