As with many things, it's the people that make all the difference. Here are some of the people who really contributed to my enjoyment of this trip.

First and foremost, there was Mine, our wonderful tour guide. She really made this tour unforgettable.

Then there were the other tour members. We all got along remarkably well. I feel like I have a dozen new friends.

 
Next, there were the other people I met on the tour.

Mert, substitute tour guide and Mine's husband	Mustafa, balloon pilot extraordinaire	our bus driver
our hostess for lunch	the Kaymakli guide	the Imam
Tango	and an evening's entertainment

 
And finally, there were the people I met in Greece.

 
Thank you all for making my trip so fantastic!

I met some wonderful people on this trip.