It is so unbelievably gorgeous here. I can’t stop taking photographs!
Like really, I can’t. I took over 600 photos today in less than 12 hours. Umm yeah, I’m not exaggerating. Though I sorta wish I was. I took the photos in RAW, which means I have to edit them ALL! I mean, I don’t have to, but you know I will. Even if it takes me months, I’m determined to edit them all…one by one.
Before coming here, I kept hearing how beautiful Turkey was. I must say I didn’t see it the first couple of days. It was gloomy, dreary, rainy and cold. But then the SUN came out and I saw the beauty.
After visiting Troy, we headed to Kasadasi, a beach/resort town by the Aegean Sea where my breath was taken away…a hundred and one times.
The above photo is the view from the hotel pool! Yes, really. This pool right here…
The hotel was located ~1.5 miles from the center of town, which made for great photo ops and a good way to get in a long walk at night after dinner.
There was just one problem. It was hard for me to breathe while walking because the view was so darn pretty! It took my breath away. I sound like a cheesy love song right now, I know.
We arrived at the hotel in time for dinner and the buffet was outstanding. Hands down, the best meal we’ve had so far. The food here is getting better and better.
The salad bar of my dreams…
Dessert!
I just cannot get enough of the fruit here. It is so sweet.
I loaded up my plate as per usual.
Shrimp and mussels! I used to strongly dislike mussels, but wiithin the last couple of months, I have fallen deeply in love with them.
I tried some of the hot food too. Veal kebaps with carrots and potatoes.
Roasted eggplant and red peppers with yogurt sauce.
Earlier that day, I mentioned to my mom that I hadn’t seen any turkey in Turkey. And then it appeared at the buffet. I had a bite just to say I ate turkey in Turkey 
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For dessert, I had some outrageously sweet grapes and a few desserts. I must say, I’m not in love with Turkish desserts. They’re way too sweet for me (and I have a huge sweet tooth!).
Kasadasi at night.
There’s more. There’s so SO much more! Ahh I can’t blog fast enough.
Tell me…the most beautiful city/country/place you’ve visited.
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gorgeous!
I have to say…the most beautiful place to me is still kiyomizu dera in kyoto. amazing!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomizu-dera
Again…sounds like a marvelous place!! These posts make me want to visit Turkey!! Adding it to my list of places “to visit” !!
Just you and your mom on this trip? No Peter?
It’s so hard to think of the most beautiful places I’ve been! I guess it’s a tie between Kauai and Lagos, Portugal.
My sister’s bf is from Turkey. Now I know why my sister has been tempted to move back there with him!
Glad your having fun and it is so fun for us to see your trip as it’s happening! I was in Kusadasi and Ephesus this summer as part of my honeymoon. I hope you make it to Ephesus. It’s truly amazing… especially the Terrace Houses and public toilets!
haha I love that you ate turkey in Turkey! All that food looks so good, and wow Turkey is stunning! The most beautiful place I’ve ever visited is hands down Hawaii. Absolutely breathtaking.
I went to Kusadasi with some friends. There’s a great nightlife there.
I hope you visit Ephesus, it’s truly spectacular!
I have done very little travelling, so I can’t answer your question. But I will say- WOW, those pictures are beautiful! I can understand how it takes your breath away.
I have loved all your Turkey posts! My sister fell in love with Turkey on a trip there and said it is unbelievably gorgeous as well. My parents, too. Everyone raves about it. From the nature to the food…you’re in photography heaven…awesome!
Looks like you are having a great time
Gorgeous photos! The most beautiful place I’ve ever visisted/ TOo hard – there are so many gorgeous places in the world!
Yum! Those salad bars look fantastic! Can’t wait to see more pics
my favorite pre-workout fuel is toast with nut butter and banana!
Wow, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking!!! Probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to was Banff, Alberta. A couple friends and I hiked up some mountains and the view from the top was spectacular…and almost overwhelming
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Looks like you are having an awesome trip!
Holy cow! ….Okay, that’s all.
The most gorgeous place that I have ever been to is a small village outside of Tehran, Iran. It was located high up in the mountains, and the view was incredible!
Your pics are amazing! I would have to agree that nut butter and banana is so delicious. However, if I do a morning workout I love to fuel with coffee and 1/4 cup of oatmeal with cinnamon and banana. I can’t eat too much before I work out. If I workout in the afternoon I like to have a piece of fruit (apples are my fav) with a tablespoon or so of unsalted almonds. Eating well before I exercise makes my workout so much better and I feel so much healthier.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t getting more jealous after each day of photos
So glad you’re having such a good time. I loved Turkey when I was there and you are so right – the fruit is amazingly sweet. Actually, all of the food is delicious
Turkey in turkey? Love it! Prague is the most breath-taking city I’ve been too…absolutely gorgeous!
It looks amazing there! Coastal Mediterranean areas are always so beautiful!
I haven’t travelled to very many places, but I honestly think Nothern Ontario is one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever been. The lakes, evergreens, and rocky cliffs are breathtaking.
Gorgeous pics and everything looks so yummy…uh except for the veal tongue salad. *queasy*
I haven’t traveled out of North America (which is a total shame!) but the most beautiful places I’ve seen on this continent are in the Pacific Northwest- in Washington State and British Colombia. Well, I also have to mention Colorado- out west where the higher elevation mountains are always provide the most amazing views.
Good for you for taking your photos RAW. The beautiful outcome will be worth it!!
WOW! Those pictures are outstanding! It’s absolutely breathtaking!
Wow, those are gorgeous pictures! Thank you for sharing! I never knew Turkey looked like that!! It’s breath taking!
OMG, you have got to tell the name of this hotel!! I want to “follow” your vacation, LOL.
WOW.
Wow to the scenery…and wow to that salad bar. Both look unbelievable!
Hmm, the most beautiful place I’ve been to….Well, the Caribbean is GORGEOUS, especially the crystal clear turquoise water. I also love Lake Tahoe..the water there is beautiful, too, because they try to keep it pristine!
Yup, both the scenery and the buffet are breathtaking!
Your pictures look wonderful, but as a Greek I feel it is my duty to inform you that Greece >>>> Turkey. Next time you are in the neighborhood make it a point to go, I am sure you will love it!
Greece has been at the top of my must-visit list for years now. I will go at the first chance I get!!