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We had a great time in Turkey. The highlight was hiking in Cappadocia, but exploring Ephesus, Ankara and the wonderful Grand Bazaar of Istanbul were all amazing too.

 

Photo Galleries of Turkey

Ankara, Turkey

Tuz Golu is a salt lake in the dry central plateau of Turkey.

Cappadocia and Goreme, Turkey (25 pictures)

After Pamukkale we headed to Goreme in Cappadocia, "The Land of the Fairy Chimneys". We had originally planned to stop ...

Ephesus, Turkey

We arrived in the evening in Turkey from Greece. Getting across the border/customs was slow (at both the Turkish ...

Istanbul, Turkey

After Ankara, we took a bus to Istanbul. The scenery was beautiful on the way.

Pamukkale, Turkey (6 pictures)

Next we headed for Pamukkale / Herapolis. Calcite-laden waters tumble over cliffs forming a series of terraced basins. Too bad the ...
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An Olive Tree Grows in California

June 13, 2012
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Church of all Nations, Mount of Olives, Israel
Olives for Sale at the Market in IraklionWe recently moved into a new home.  The house is pretty new and most of the work we’ve been doing is cosmetic.  The backyard, however, was another story.  …
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Kadikoy, great day trip to see the ‘other’ side of Istanbul

February 28, 2008
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Streets in KadikoyWe took a ferry from Eminonu to Kadikoy to get a sampling of the Asian side of Istanbul. This is a residential and commercial area that is an easy escape from the tourist trap that is Istanbul.…
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Egyptian Spice Bazaar / Misir Carsisi

February 28, 2008
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Misir Carsisi, or the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, is a good next destination after the Grand Bazaar. Walk through the narrow streets filled with everyday shops, and you will eventually get to the Spice Bazaar.…
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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul – amazing shopping

February 28, 2008
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Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, shopping
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The Grand Bazaar has over 4000 shops, banks, mosques, police stations, fountains, and restaurants. It is the largest bazaar in the world. As you walk in on Kalpakcilarbasi Cad., you will think it’s just like a shopping mall.…
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Taksim in Istanbul

February 28, 2008
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Taksim Square is the location of some very upscale hotels, as well as the Ataturk Cultural Center. Istakal Cad is the main road leading off from the square, and is an upscale shopping area during the day, and a club scene at night.…
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The Underground Cistern

February 28, 2008
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Underground Cisterns of Topkapi PalaceThis underground area is located between the Aya Sofia and the Blue Mosque. It is a huge cave with 336 columns, with walkways leading you around the cave, over the water.…
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Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

February 28, 2008
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Topkapi PalaceBefore you visit, make sure you have a high enough credit limit. The Palace is the most expensive site we visited in Turkey. Admission to all three sections of it (main entrance, Harem, and Treasury) cost about $30 in 2002.…
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The Aya Sofia in Istanbul

February 28, 2008
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Aya Sofia, IstanbulThe Aya Sofia was built in 532. The exterior was painted blood red by Emporor Justinian to warn potential revolutionaries. The dome was originally a lot higher and bigger then what you see today, but an earthquake just 20 years after it’s construction destroye
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The Blue Mosque in Istanbul – wow.

February 28, 2008
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Istanbul, mosque, sights
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The Blue Mosque seen from the outsideOur first stop in Istanbul was the Blue Mosque. It’s not actually blue on the outside, but the tiles inside it are. It was the Sultan Ahmet’s response to the Aya Sofia and was completed in 1617.Be sure to attend outside prayer times.&he
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