Virtually in Turkey

Posted on May 27, 2020 by vanbraman

Tonight I am about ready to conduct a webinar for some colleagues in Turkey.

Since I will be virtually in Turkey I thought I would share just a few images that are wandering through my mind tonight.

Perge, Turkey - Perge Ruins - Paul's Missionary Journeys - ArchaeologyI am thinking of the ruins of Perge.

Tell of Derbe - Kertihoyuk - Derbe, Turkey - Paul and Barnabas - Second Missionary JourneyI am thinking of visiting different archaeological sites like the Tell of Derbe or Kertihoyuk which was visited by Paul and Barnabas on Paul’s second missionary journey.

Roman Road - Tarsus Roman Road - Steps of Paul - Cilician RoadI am thinking about walking on a Roman road near Tarsus.

Bee on Thistle - Pollen covered bee - thistle - beeI am thinking of this pollen covered bee that I snapped an image of while just miles from the Syrian border.

Hot Air Ballons - Cappadocia - Rock formations - Kapadokya BalloonsI am thinking of floating over Cappadocia in a hot air balloon.

Lion Gate - Hattusha - Ancient Hittite Capital - Ruins of HattushaI am thinking of the Lion Gate at Hattusha. This picture will be my virtual background tonight as I present the webinar.

You can see more pictures and descriptions of Turkey by visiting my Turkey page.

Now to get prepared for my presentation.

Steven

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Around the World Picture Challenge – Results

Posted on May 26, 2020 by vanbraman

Last Thursday I posted an Around the World Picture Challenge.

I was a bit surprised as I did not get any guesses as to where the pictures were taken.

Since I promised a follow-up post with the answers, here are where I took the the pictures. However, I am only giving the places and not a description of each. It has been a long hot day and I am too tired 🙂

Edo Castle, Stone Bridge, Seimon Ishibashi, Reflections, MoatEdo Castle in Tokyo, Japan.

Chamundi Hills, Mahishasura, Mysore, Sunset, DemonChamundi Hills near Mysore, India.

Rhinos, south Africa, White RhinocerosAnimal park near Johannesburg, South Africa.

Hot Air Ballons - Cappadocia - Rock formations - Kapadokya BalloonsDuring a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Pembroke College, Cambridge University, Library, Pembroke LibraryPembroke College at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England.

Blue Mountains - Australia - Rock Formation - Katoomba - GeologyThe Blue Mountains of Australia.

I hope you enjoyed these pictures from around the world.

Steven

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