Tag Archives: Istanbul

Picture of the Day ~ Blue Mosque, Istanbul

Want to find out a little more about our time in Istanbul last year? Check out this blog post to read about our day, or this post to see more pictures. Gratitude Moment: Today I am grateful for our police force. … Continue reading

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Turkey ~ Long travel day back to Istanbul, Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Market

Saturday, February 22nd Today will be our longest bus ride – six hours worth.  Broken up with a nice lunch stop I enjoyed seeing the fresh offerings at the salad bar.  The restaurant had an attached grocery store that was … Continue reading

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Istanbul ~ a city of contrasts

Thursday February 13th. For some reason, the internet here at the hotel is not allowing me to upload pictures or provide links to show you what we are doing.  So until I can get somewhere that allows uploads, I will … Continue reading

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On our way to Turkey!

We are all checked in and sitting at the gate waiting for our flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. This will be the third Gate 1 tour we have taken.  The most recent was our trip to Thailand last November. … Continue reading

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