Ray Henson, Brokered by eXp Realty

The Genesis of Our TripMany of you may remember my post about Our Israel Trip in 2022.  It was a trip that I really did not enthusiastically endorse when my wife, Mary Margaret, proposed it.  About four days into that trip, our guide, Monte Cox, told us about his upcoming trip to Turkey.  Without...

Cappadocia and the Kaya HotelThis area is one of the most unique areas that I have ever visited.  Our tour arrived via bus very late at night to the Kaya Hotel, so we really did not have any idea what we were about to witness. Our first real surprise was the hotel itself.  It is a hotel carved ou...

When I saw that Sheri Sperry - MCNE® had been to Ephesus I just had to share her post.  Of the Seven Churches of Revelation that we visited, Ephesus is the one that has been rebuilt most extensively.  The theater above used to be at the water's edge.  Could you imagine watching a show when it was...

PamukkuleWe had never heard of Pamukkule prior to our trip, so it was quite a surprise to drive into the valley and see what looked like a huge, out of place, ice formation covering the side of a mountain.  Pamukkule means the Cotton Castle.  The formation was created by mineral rich thermal spri...

Montgomery County will be discussing the how to best meet the demand for more pickleball courts.  It is a debate that many communities are having all across the country.  I have played on many courts that function as a tennis court and two pickleball courts.  It does work well when the tennis cou...

It has been HOT lately, so we thought it would be fun to float down the Salt River.  The drive is only about an hour drive East of Goodyear.  We used Salt River Tubing for our tubes and our shuttle rides.  It was only $25 dollars and they really make it easy.  It really was a refreshing morning. ...

I was a very skinny kid.  At least, that is what my parents told me before I had my tonsils removed.  That was the last time anyone called me skinny for a very long time.  I did not get sick much any more and I celebrated with food.  Picture a heavy kid with black, horn rimmed glasses, wild hair ...

Topkapi PalaceThis palace is located almost perfectly with a view of the Golden Horn (river), the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara.  It was built between 1451 and 1481, after the conquest of Constantinople and it covers 7,000 square meters.  It was the head of the Ottoman Empire for over 4...

We recently visited Turkey and had a wonderful time exploring many areas across the country, including Istanbul, the Seven Churches of Revelation, the hot springs of Pamukkale (the Cotton Castle), Cappadocia to see their Fairy Chimneys, the underground city at Kaymakli and so much more.  There is...

We have been blessed with a new gift to our family.  Meet our newest grandson, Ryder James Henson.  He is already a big boy at 9 pounds 2 ounces and 23 inches long.  He is also very healthy with very strong lungs! 😀Russell loves his little brother!  I can see his cute smile right through his mask...