Istanbul at dawn. Sultanahmet Mosque on left, Hagia Sophia Museum on right

Istanbul 2013

A unique green column. The underground Yerebatan Cistern was built during the Byzantine era under the reign of Justinian in the 6th century AD to ensure an adequate water supply for the city. The col

A unique green column. The underground Yerebatan C…

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Old and new. Many modern mosques are being built without minarets in Turkey because of the high risk of earthquakes.

Old and new. Many modern mosques are being built…

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IMG 2088

IMG 2088

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IMG 2089

IMG 2089

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Window shopping for souvenirs.

Window shopping for souvenirs.

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Entry to the famous Grand Bazaar.

Entry to the famous Grand Bazaar.

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Entry to the bazaar.
A welcome seat, Turkish coffee and a delicious hazelnut muffin.

A welcome seat, Turkish coffee and a delicious haz…

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We did not regret forgoing the bazaar.
Carol's Istanbul Sextet. Our guide with Elaine, Debbie, Carol, Rick, Mary and Glenn

Carol's Istanbul Sextet. Our guide with Elaine, De…

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Carol's Istanbul sextet. Our guide with Elaine, Debbie, Carol, Rick, Mary and Glenn
Our driver and guide.

Our driver and guide.

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Sailing from Istanbul, windows of the Asian side of the city blaze in the setting sun.

Sailing from Istanbul, windows of the Asian side o…

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Sailing from Istanbul, windows of the Asian side of the city blaze in the setting sun.
Rush hour ferries cross the Bosphorus at Istanbul. The city has 13 million inhabitants. About 60% live on the Asian side where there is more room and the cost of living is lower.

Rush hour ferries cross the Bosphorus at Istanbul.…

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Rush hour ferries cross the Bosphorus at Istanbul
Soaking up history at Hagia Sophia museum, Istanbul, 2013

Soaking up history at Hagia Sophia museum, Istanbu…

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Elaine, Debbie, Guide, Glenn, Mary and Carol
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