For those sitting in the summer heat.

[jwsavhGT]

Spent the afternoon at a hot springs. Air temp 38 degrees F. Water temp was 100 F

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

We loved Istanbul, did a balloon ride over Cappadocia, and hit Pamukkale and other sites along the coast.

I have been to Istanbul 3 times, I think; it's ok, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. I did the balloon ride too. My tour went as far east as Mt Ararat (maybe 20 miles from it) and the Syrian border. We were supposed to spend a few days in Syria, but that was the first year of the troubles there, and that side-trip was obviously cancelled. Hated that.

 

[MWBATL]

Issues I have driving on the left.

I tend to drift left which makes my wife nervous....getting close to the edge of the road.

Making right hand turns, I tend to turn into the right hand lane. Oops

The turn signal and wiper controls are reversed. I cannot count the times I have turned on the wipers when trying to signal

New Zealand and Aussie driver's tend to be much more polite than the average U.S. driver.

Yes, but...it's New Zealand. Hardly anyone lives there so you will see few other vehicles on the road compared to the UK. Now, avoiding the sheep might be another matter....

 

[Technut1990]

6:00 pm here...we are going star gazing tonight at the observatory. It was overcast most of the day.....then about 4:30 the skys cleared.

And I assume you have figured out a way to do all this AS you are on GT Swarm ? It would be a major sin to put us 3rd to your trip and wife. Just saying. Loyalty is a big thing and we get jealous.

 

[Animal02]

And I assume you have figured out a way to do all this AS you are on GT Swarm ? It would be a major sin to put us 3rd to your trip and wife. Just saying. Loyalty is a big thing and we get jealous.

Of course, when the wife is getting ready in the morning, or sitting in the airport or on the tour bus with WiFi.

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

Of course, when the wife is getting ready in the morning, or sitting in the airport or on the tour bus with WiFi.

How much longer before y'all return?

 

[Animal02]

How much longer before y'all return?

Aug. 3.......I have a great boss that lets me take 4-5 week vacations in the summer.

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

Aug. 3.......I have a great boss that lets me take 4-5 week vacations in the summer.

I was able to take long vacations too when I was still working. I don't think they really liked it, but the let me.

 

[Animal02]

I was able to take long vacations too when I was still working. I don't think they really liked it, but the let me.

Being self employed has it perks.

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

Being self employed has it perks.

Ahhh. I forgot about that. Good point.

 

[awbuzz]

NZ is at the top of my travel list. Green with envy! Hope you have a great time!

My SWMBO is putting together an itinerary to go next April... At least it would be Fall and not Winter then [emoji16]

 

[jwsavhGT]

Meanwhile...

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

My SWMBO is putting together an itinerary to go next April... At least it would be Fall and not Winter then [emoji16]

Where?

 

[Animal02]

My SWMBO is putting together an itinerary to go next April... At least it would be Fall and not Winter then [emoji16]

My wife and son are off in July.....only time we can take a month

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

My SWMBO is putting together an itinerary to go next April... At least it would be Fall and not Winter then [emoji16]

Nevermind. I didn't look closely, and I thought @Animal02 was planning a trip next April. So YOU are planning a trip to NZ. I can't remember now what month I was there, but it was awesome, and there definitely was no snow.

 

[awbuzz]

Where?

Mainly the South island... I think. [emoji6]

 

[awbuzz]

My wife and son are off in July.....only time we can take a month

We're looking to cram it into 12 days. She is a teacher and will be using her limited PRO around the Spring break.

 

[awbuzz]

Gas is ridiculous therr, just like Europe.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Ahhh. I forgot about that. Good point.

Don’t let him fool ya. His wife is still his boss.

 

[Animal02]

We're looking to cram it into 12 days. She is a teacher and will be using her limited PRO around the Spring break.

Twelve days in just NZ would be adequate. We are spending time in both NZ and OZ. Free air and half the car rental and hotels free made it possible to do a lot more