Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Istanbul Visit

We arrived at 2 pm. By 230 we were off the ship and a tram ride, most modern, most clean, most convenient! And we were at the grand bazaar in 15 minutes! Lots of stuff to see and buy. A late dinner and we were off to an early start. We managed to get in the Cistern of Justinain, the Hippodrome with the Obelisk and Serpentine column and Constantines' obelisk. Follwed that with a visit to both the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and then unfortunately time to return to the ship for our 5 pm departure. Too much to see to little time!




The Grand Bazaar, 4000 shops.....

Dolly fending off the pitchmen..












The Cistern of Justinian
(6th Century)















Interior of Hagia Sophia













The Blue Mosque











Hagia Sophia from in front of the Blue Mosque
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Was she really fending them off or was she making a deal.......??? LOL I know my mother!!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Great pictures of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Brings back memories of my trip to Instanbul. Enjoying all of you pictures. Be safe!! Morris

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