Beautiful Turkey

01/20/2025

Windjammer Sailing is officially live and accepting investments.

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01/19/2025

Cappadocia, Turkey.

01/19/2025

The Basilica of St. John, Ephesus.

01/01/2025

The 2,500-year-old Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul is an icon of the city and has recently reopened after a major two-year restoration.

12/18/2024

12/18/2024

In southwestern Turkey, imposing Lycian tombs are scattered everywhere, hinting at an ancient civilization that revered its dead. Tracking them down can be as fascinating as the search for the truth behind them.

12/07/2024

The Garcia (pronounced Gar-sha) family's roots in New Orleans date back to the early years following the Spanish acquisition of Louisiana. Manuel Garcia y Muniz, originally from Puerto Real, Andalucía, is my fifth great-grandfather and marks the beginning of our family's history intertwined with the formative years of Louisiana. His sons—Felix, Manuel, and Carlos—played significant roles in the early political and military development of the state.
Felix served as President of the Louisiana Senate from 1840 to 1852, though historical records of his tenure are sparse. Despite his optimism, business acumen and accumulated wealth, Felix ultimately died penniless in Paris.
Charles, Felix's son by his mistress, served under General Beauregard in the Crescent Regiment. The narrative follows their journey from the regiment's formation through the Battle of Shiloh, culminating in being “Ordered Shot” by General Bragg. After the war, Charles moved to St. Louis, where he turned a modest sum of 40 cents into a considerable fortune.

The Garcia (pronounced Gar-sha) family's roots in New Orleans date back to the early years following the Spanish acquisition of Louisiana. Manuel Garcia y Muniz, originally from Puerto Real, Andalucía, is my fourth great-grandfather and marks the beginning of our family's history intertwined with.....

11/20/2024

Laura, Sema ( our Turkish teacher) Shirley, me, Annabel.

11/09/2024

Short video from my trip to Turkey in October.

10/27/2024

Princess Island, Istanbul.

08/22/2024

My Turkish homework for my Turkish Class.