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Turkey Study Tour with Crossroads Impact Ministries
November 8-18, 2024
Led by Ralph Howe III
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Trip Blog Posts
Day 08 - Ephesus, Ephesus Museum
posted on Sunday November 17 2024 at 9:00 pm UTC
How is it the last day!?! This trip has been so incredible and has helped us to have a greater understanding of the Bible and deeper walk with God, which ultimately was the goal for this trip. Pastor Ralph joked we had more falls than any other group! It was true, but thankfully we made...
Day 07 - Pottery Shop, Priene, Didyma, Miletus
posted on Saturday November 16 2024 at 7:00 pm UTC
We were told that today was going to be an adventure! It was a very rainy and foggy morning but a little weather does not hold us back! Besides, the locals were very happy about the rain, as it was much needed. Turkey grows an abundance of varied crops, so much so that they...
Day 06 - Western Coast: Pergamum, Weaving Center
posted on Friday November 15 2024 at 9:00 pm UTC
Day 6 was one that everyone was looking forward to because we were spending the day in Pergamum. There was heavy rain during the night but it was just drizzling slightly when we met in the lobby at 7:00 am to load the suitcases on the bus. Breakfast was a lovely, smaller...
Day 05 - West Central Turkey: Sardis, Pergamum
posted on Thursday November 14 2024 at 9:00 pm UTC
We had a more relaxed morning at the hotel because we loaded the bus at 7 but did not need to leave until 8:30 because Sardis is very close to our hotel. The breakfast buffet had some delicious options and Sue introduced many to halvah, a sesame treat that Joe said tasted like...
Day 04 - West Central Turkey: Aphrodisias, Philadelphia
posted on Wednesday November 13 2024 at 8:00 pm UTC
We are nearing the halfway mark of our trip, it’s so hard to believe! We met in the lobby this morning at 7:00 to check out of the resort and get our suitcases on the bus. Then we headed to breakfast where we shared stories and laughed together. It is really beautiful how close-knit...
Day 03 - West Central Turkey: Hierapolis, Colossae, Laodicea
posted on Tuesday November 12 2024 at 8:00 pm UTC
This has been the absolute best day yet! First, what a morning! We met in the lobby at 6:30 and took a short drive to a field of hot air balloons being filled. We split the group between two balloons that held 18 people each and within a few minutes were soaring over the travertine...
Day 02 - Central Turkey: Pisidian Antioch
posted on Monday November 11 2024 at 7:00 pm UTC
Today, our tour guide Gokhan taught us some more Turkish phrases, so if you asked us: Nasilsin - how are you? We would respond: Harika - awesome! The trip really has been incredible so far, it’s hard to believe we have only been touring for two days! Many of the...
Day 01 - Southern Coast: Antalya Harbor, Antalya Museum, Perga
posted on Sunday November 10 2024 at 11:00 pm UTC
Even with our late arrival last night, some stayed up for the midnight buffet and went for a walk in downtown Antalya, but most opted for showers and bed! We were all at breakfast by 7am where we were treated to an extensive buffet with traditional Turkish dishes and more traditional fare....
Day 00 - ARRIVAL IN TURKEY
posted on Saturday November 09 2024 at 10:00 pm UTC
We FINALLY made it! The Crossroads Impact Church group left Winter Garden on Friday at 3pm to head to our flight from Miami to Istanbul! We were so thankful for Sharon and Jeff for bringing snack bags and water for everyone! We started the trip with prayer from our church elders. The ride...
Preparing for Turkey
posted on Monday July 08 2024 at 12:07 am UTC
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