tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post5789565995196494317..comments2024-03-08T03:00:47.226-08:00Comments on ABC Wednesday: H stand for Hamam..Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-20007096533132938022015-03-09T02:27:25.626-07:002015-03-09T02:27:25.626-07:00Hi Carol, thanks for stopping by and your kind com...Hi Carol, thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.<br />It was a wonderful experience, so exhilarating too!<br />I am really enjoying being part of the team on ABCW,<br />got to meet so many lovely people from all over the world,<br />can't get much better than that!<br />I love reading your blog too, so interesting and black Jack is<br />quite adorable, along with Bill, of course!<br />Best wishes,<br />Di...xxTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-83327592627203574792015-03-09T02:15:53.534-07:002015-03-09T02:15:53.534-07:00We brought some soap home that was for sale in the...We brought some soap home that was for sale in the hamam, however it just didn't seem to produce <br />the suds as it did in the hamam, lost the moment. sadly !<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-36679861517357597572015-03-08T11:08:00.659-07:002015-03-08T11:08:00.659-07:00My goodness, what an extraordinary experience, and...My goodness, what an extraordinary experience, and beautifully described with wonderful Humour. Loved the post, Trubes. Many thanks for this and for Hosting.Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-21986789087955455522015-03-07T18:07:54.663-08:002015-03-07T18:07:54.663-08:00In India there was once a very popular soap with t...In India there was once a very popular soap with the name of Hamam :)Beloo Mehrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10514874213623046284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-24762620712315616062015-03-05T05:17:43.016-08:002015-03-05T05:17:43.016-08:00Hi there Su-see,
Good to hear from you again.
I r...Hi there Su-see, <br />Good to hear from you again.<br />I reckon it was one of the best sleeps I've ever had.<br />Himself was most put out that he'd missed his dinner. it took him days to catch up!<br />Never mind ,there were lots of Turkish eateries for him to top up!<br /> He does like his food, so Turkey is a good place to eat, wonderful cuisine!<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.<br />and never gains weightTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-65836622956699287842015-03-05T05:01:20.836-08:002015-03-05T05:01:20.836-08:00Hi Margy,
I really can't begin to tell you ab...Hi Margy, <br />I really can't begin to tell you about the thrill of it all,<br /> we've had so many wonderful holidays in Turkey that, people tell me I should write a book about our trips<br />, maybe one day!<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-61304578528357834302015-03-05T04:57:25.766-08:002015-03-05T04:57:25.766-08:00Me too Ann,, so therapeutic and great fun in Turke...Me too Ann,, so therapeutic and great fun in Turkey.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW teamTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-74891631600273808512015-03-05T04:55:13.629-08:002015-03-05T04:55:13.629-08:00My pleasure indeed Nick.
Best wishes.
Di.
ABCW tea...My pleasure indeed Nick.<br />Best wishes.<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-43700533949080454952015-03-05T04:51:10.402-08:002015-03-05T04:51:10.402-08:00Hi Tulika,
It really was so much fun, we giggled l...Hi Tulika,<br />It really was so much fun, we giggled like a pair of children right through it., <br />We were so glad about the under floor heating and the large marble table,<br /> that we were soaped and pummelled upon.. So much fun indeed.<br /><br />best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-59745125987388402362015-03-05T04:38:22.396-08:002015-03-05T04:38:22.396-08:00Hi Nick, HOT it was in the HOT room, but not at a...Hi Nick, HOT it was in the HOT room, but not at all HUMID.<br />I think all the constantly, running spa water, seems to disperse any steam, also,<br /> the ceiling has a rather HIGH dome which lends to a very fresh feel.<br />Best wishes,<br />DI.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-86730641265215740142015-03-05T04:27:38.892-08:002015-03-05T04:27:38.892-08:00Hi Alexa,
I see that you have travelled all over ...Hi Alexa, <br />I see that you have travelled all over Europe so you would love Turkey, <br />part of it is in S. Europe (Istanbul area). then, a short boat trip across the Bosporus , will bring you to the largest part of Turkey, which is in Asia Minor.<br />There are so many photographic opportunities of land, sea, mountain and the ancient historic sites, I'm sure, by what I read about you, you would love it.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-90665902660544245422015-03-05T04:01:08.124-08:002015-03-05T04:01:08.124-08:00Hi there Meoww,
I'm sure you would. My favouri...Hi there Meoww,<br />I'm sure you would. My favourite part was the soaping in all those suds, and we laughed so much,<br /> but the massage was good after spending the whole day exploring the ancient site of Ephesus.<br />Little wonder we slept for so long, <br />Thanks for commenting.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-6725997510217127932015-03-04T21:42:40.341-08:002015-03-04T21:42:40.341-08:00I think I would've slept through the night, to...I think I would've slept through the night, too.Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-47563238031901916322015-03-04T18:08:44.021-08:002015-03-04T18:08:44.021-08:00That must have been quite the experience. - MargyThat must have been quite the experience. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-2802102611635657082015-03-04T14:06:19.241-08:002015-03-04T14:06:19.241-08:00I love a bath and massage of an ykind.I love a bath and massage of an ykind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-71783585253051100142015-03-04T08:19:44.886-08:002015-03-04T08:19:44.886-08:00Hi Arnoldo,
So good to hear from you again,
I'...Hi Arnoldo, <br />So good to hear from you again,<br />I'm sorry to learn of your high stress levels....Yes a trip to Turkey is just what the doctor ordered, <br /> May is a good time to visit before it gets too hot.<br />The Hamam is a must to wash away stress, <br />Hope you're feeling better soon,<br />Kind thoughts and prayers coming your way,<br />Best wishes,<br />Di,<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-48462474703526287402015-03-04T08:03:42.941-08:002015-03-04T08:03:42.941-08:00Hi Roger,
So sorry you're feeling crumby, all...Hi Roger,<br /> So sorry you're feeling crumby, all the good reason to visit a Hamam,<br /> I'm sure there must be one in New York,<br /> There used to be one in Liverpool but I think it may have closed, I must check.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-91609523287428721502015-03-04T07:53:25.214-08:002015-03-04T07:53:25.214-08:00Hi Debbie, You can't go to Istanbul without a ...Hi Debbie, You can't go to Istanbul without a visit to the Hamam, it's a must. <br />The people that look after you are lovely and the men are so respectful to ladies, <br />If you're travelling solo they will arrange for a female masseur, as it happened my masseur was male but then my<br />husband was with me. We were on the marble table together getting soaped and spun around in all the soap suds,<br />It really was great fun. <br />Make sure you go at the beginning of your holiday so that you don't get your sun tan washed off.<br />Enjoy Istanbul, I am most envious!<br />Best wishes,<br /> Di.<br />ABCW. team.<br />Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-25092497915491619852015-03-04T07:39:11.009-08:002015-03-04T07:39:11.009-08:00Hi Ellen,
It was quite an experience and such a l...Hi Ellen, <br />It was quite an experience and such a laugh, we giggled all the way through it!<br />From then on, each time we visited Turkey a visit to the Hamam was top of the 'things to do' list.<br />Plenty more tales to tell about our trips to Turkey....watch this space!<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.<br />Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-50281568591030477852015-03-04T07:20:19.869-08:002015-03-04T07:20:19.869-08:00Indeed Marie, I must admit I was sceptical at firs...Indeed Marie, I must admit I was sceptical at first , but for no need, I would recommend it to anyone,,,,,,,,,,,,,<br />We both felt exhilarated, even the next day!<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-84426528242579960772015-03-04T07:16:23.973-08:002015-03-04T07:16:23.973-08:00It is a lovely was to bathe and the massage was wo...It is a lovely was to bathe and the massage was wonderful.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Di.<br />ABCW team.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-72178299903204739892015-03-04T06:15:53.714-08:002015-03-04T06:15:53.714-08:00Thanks for hosting!
My H is for HibiscusThanks for hosting!<br />My H is for HibiscusMy Desktop Dailyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871205390301758294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-7523807069657337472015-03-04T05:53:45.193-08:002015-03-04T05:53:45.193-08:00This was so much fun. I was just beginning how col...This was so much fun. I was just beginning how cold the marble floors would be when you said they were heated. Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-21151794077784764832015-03-04T04:48:59.679-08:002015-03-04T04:48:59.679-08:00Hot and humid hamam! Quite an experience.
"H&...Hot and humid hamam! Quite an experience.<br />"H" in my entry stands for Houston!Melbourne Australia Photoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495515492384987803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926392278934444963.post-63215604116939206942015-03-04T04:35:24.283-08:002015-03-04T04:35:24.283-08:00That alone would be worth the price of the airfare...That alone would be worth the price of the airfare from here to Istanbul!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.com