We made it to Antalya!!  It's warm, sunny and very coastal.  No coat needed.  The mountains were beautiful, but cold and snowy.

Antalya is gorgeous!  Old cobble stone streets, lots of great pensions and cafes and restaurants. (None with flies so far Dad)  I had tea and a sandwich at a seaside cafe and watched the yachts go in and out of the harbor.

We follow the coast around to the Aegean then to Istanbul. Our plan is to party in Istanbul for New Years. 

Enjoy the gathering.  I'll be thinking of you.  I will be attending services at St Nicholas Cathedral on Christmas Eve in a town south west of Antalya called Demre (Kale on some maps).

Happy holidays!