[The first post is always the hardest. Kind of like going to the gym after months of vegetation...So I am going to do a little fast forward of our lives, complete with montages of recent trips, etc...]
Rightly so, when a conversation begins about Turkey it usually invokes deep intrigue, rich history and colorful culture. Not only have travelers been drawn to it for years, but numerous empires have all seen Istanbul as a pivotal location. Looking out at the Bosporus river, where Asia and Europe meet, you quickly see the reasons for generations of turmoil and adventures.
In the course of five days, we managed to cover all of the basic tourist spots. From the spice market to the Aya Sophia, our family used our lanky legs and the wonky transit systems to get a glimpse of Istanbul. Most striking for us were the architectural remnants lying everywhere. Walking along main roads, we saw ancient columns looking as if they were from Roman times or even later periods; these relics were merely marked with an arbitrary number and used by resting city people or targeted by graffiti denizens. It just went to show how history oozed everywhere from this city. Conversely, if a wooden beam from George Washington's house was on the side of Smallville Boulevard, they would have built a museum just for that beam in the U.S.
East meets West: Bosporus River
The grand palace is home to unbelievable treasures
The 90th mosque in Istanbul
Turkish people love children and Dia loved their presents
Quick shot in front of the Blue Mosque
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