Fantastic Istanbul
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Fantastic Istanbul
Hi all. Just back from Istanbul where we spent three days before boarding a cruise. I'm not much for trip reports, and I had my doubts about Istanbul, but man what a place! So much culture and history, not to mention the people from every corner of the world that seem to wind up in Istanbul...it truly is a crossroads. The food was great, the people are out-of-their-way friendly. I'd go back in an instant.
As I said, no trip report, but here are a few photos:
https://jimtardio.exposure.co/istanbul
Thanks for looking.
As I said, no trip report, but here are a few photos:
https://jimtardio.exposure.co/istanbul
Thanks for looking.
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Great pictures! I've been hearing so much about Turkey lately that I've decided it will be next year's trip.
I was there in the late 60's--probably 1969. It didn't have the tourist infrastructure that I'm sure it has now, but the people were very friendly and the food was great.
I was there in the late 60's--probably 1969. It didn't have the tourist infrastructure that I'm sure it has now, but the people were very friendly and the food was great.
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I was last in Turkey in 2000. I hear that since then they've added bullet trains to connect Istanbul to Ankara and Konya. A bumpy, restless overnight train replaced by a 3 or 4 hour smooth ride really opens up itinerary possibilities!
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Jim, wonderful pics. I agree Istanbul is a fantastic place to visit (which reminds me I need to finish my trip report).
On taking pics while praying, I was told while in the Blue Mosque that it was a no no.
On taking pics while praying, I was told while in the Blue Mosque that it was a no no.