
Bombe723 viewsI can never see one of these desserts without being reminded of the 1978 movie "Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe," in which each of the chefs is murdered in a manner befitting his or her culinary specialty.Sep 02, 2019
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Concerto695 viewsThe imaginative decadence of the Kaya Side desserts surpassed our wildest expectations.Sep 02, 2019
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Dessert Trays651 viewsA stunning array of desserts was awaiting us in the dining room.Sep 02, 2019
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Kaya Side Hotel at Sunset661 viewsThe central section of the hotel, with the dining area where we were about to enjoy our evening feast, as seen from our room in one of the wings of this enormous hotel.Sep 02, 2019
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Clouding Up651 viewsTowards sunset, the clouds, which had mercifully given us a clear sky for the entire eclipse, began to move in on our observation site.Sep 02, 2019
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Jim Windlinger's Setup658 viewsJim Windlinger brought a superb array of equipment to the 2006 eclipse - a Borg telescope, all-automated mount and guiding apparatus, digital camera. But it was the Nazar Boncuk hanging from the counterweight shaft that really guaranteed the success of his endeavor.Sep 02, 2019
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Taking the High Ground626 viewsI guess these people figured they could get a better view of the eclipse by being a bit closer to the Sun.Sep 02, 2019
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An Eclipse-Chaser's Dream699 viewsThe beachfront park behind the Kaya Side Hotel was an ideal site for watching an eclipse, and the weather was cooperative.Sep 02, 2019
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No Takers636 viewsThe paddleboats and jet skis were idle on Eclipse Day, and the gaily decorated cabanas were mostly deserted. Everyone was watching the eclipse.Sep 02, 2019
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Beachfront731 viewsIn the summer the beach would have been filled with vacationers under umbrellas (you can see the naked umbrella frames in this picture). But today there were no beachgoers, just eclipse-chasers, setting up their equipment on the solid ground in back of the hotel.Sep 02, 2019
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The Crowning Touch665 viewsThe towel folded in the shape of a swan, with rose petals sprinkled over it, was unlike anything I've seen before or since, and it was just one of the many features that put the Kaya Side in a class by itself.Sep 02, 2019
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Reflections of Opulence787 viewsAnother take on the tastefully decorated and sparkling-clean bathroom facilities.Sep 02, 2019
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