Shelli's Gallery

2009 August Turkey & Greece

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:20:14 -0500

Day 13 August 22nd Athens Greece

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:20:04 -0500

09Aug22 Athens 01 Acropolis 1st sighting of Parthenon from street below.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 02 Acropolis looking for entrance.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 03 Acropolis Stoa of Eumenes.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 04 Acropolis view from top of hill.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 05 Acropolis Parthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 06 Acropolis Parthenon with scaffolding.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 07 Acropolis Parthenon reconstruction.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 08 Acropolis Parthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 09 Acropolis Parthenon upclose of columns.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 10 Acropolis Parthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 11 Acropolis Parthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 12 Acropolis Parthenon closeup a frieze.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 13 Acropolis Parthenon lights used at night.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 14 Acopolis view of wildfires near edge of city.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 15 Acropolis wildfires and old fortificaiton.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 16 Acropolis old fortification.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 17 Acropolis view other hills of Athens with wildfire smoke.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 18 Acropolis view down onto city below.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 19 Acropolis Erechtheion; Temple of Athena Polias.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 20 Acropolis Erechtheion; Temple of Athena Polias Porch of Caryatids.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 21 Acropolis Erechtheion; Temple of Athena Polias Porch of Caryatids.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 22 Acropolis Theather of Dionysos from above.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 23 Acropolis behind the scenes tracks to move HEAVY items.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 24 Acropolis closeup of column needing repair.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 25 Acropolis view out over city as walk down.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 26 Acropolis view out over city as walk down.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 27 Acropolis view out over city as walk down.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 28 Acropolis Temple of Dionysos.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 29 Acropolis last look up at Parthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 30 Acropolis last look up at Parthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 31 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great FOOD.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 32 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 33 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 34 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 35 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 36 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 37 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 38 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG
09Aug22 Athens 39 dinner at Dionysos Resturant great view of lights on Panthenon.JPG

Day 9 - August 18th Rhodes with Excursion Walking Tour of Old Rhodes Town

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:40 -0500

09Aug18 Rhodes 01 arriving Rhodes.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 02 arriving Rhodes.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 03 arriving Rhodes.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 04 welcome statuary in harbor.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 05 harbor view ship & fishermen.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 06 entering old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 07 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 08 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 09 old town cobblestones.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 10 old town street mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 11 old town Synagogue.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 12 old town Synagogue.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 13 old town Synagogue.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 14 old town street lights.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 15 old town fountain.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 16 old town roof garden restuarant.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 17 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 18 old town interesting fence toppers.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 19 old town blend new & old.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 20 old town blend old & new.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 21 old town fountain.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 22 old town narrow streets.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 23 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 24 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 25 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 26 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 27 old town minerat & mosque in distance.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 28 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 29 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 30 old town.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 31 old town mosque visible over crowded shopping street.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 32 old town interesting architecture.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 33 old town shop selling statuary.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 34 Palace of the Grand Masters garden.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 35 Palace of the Grand Masters.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 36 Palace of the Grand Masters restoration project.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 37 Palace of the Grand Masters.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 38 Palace of the Grand Masters fortress walls.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 39 Palace of the Grand Masters fortess walls were armed.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 40 Palace of the Grand Masters fortress walls.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 41 Palace of the Grand Masters inner courtyard.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 42 Palace of the Grand Masters inner courtyard.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 43 Palace of the Grand Masters inner courtyard.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 44 Palace of the Grand Masters inner courtyard statue.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 44a Palace of the Grand Masters inner courtyard statue.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 45 Palace of the Grand Masters fortifications top of palace wall.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 46 Palace of the Grand Masters beautiful old door.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 47 Palace of the Grand Masters interior vaulted ceiling main staircase.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 48 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 49 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 50 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 51 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 52 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 53 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 54 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 55 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 56 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 57 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall vaulted ceiling with many chandeliers.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 58 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall chandelier.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 59 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall chandelier.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 60 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall table.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 61 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall statuary.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 62 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall statuary alcoves.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 63 Palace of the Grand Masters main hall.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 64 Palace of the Grand Masters costume & flag display room.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 65 Palace of the Grand Masters costume & flag display room.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 66 Palace of the Grand Masters wall tapestry.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 67 Palace of the Grand Masters wooden shutters.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 68 Palace of the Grand Masters wall statue.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 69 Palace of the Grand Masters outer courtyard.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 70 Palace of the Grand Masters outercourtyard.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 71 Palace of the Grand Masters outer courtyard.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 72 Palace of the Grand Masters outer courtyard.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 73 Street of the Knights.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 74 Street of the Knights.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 75 Street of the Knights Club of Rhodes.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 76 Street of the Knights Vice Consul of Italy.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 77 Street of the Knights.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 78 Street of the Knights Ministry of Culture.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 79 Street of the Knights French Consulate.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 80 Street of the Knights.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 81 Street of the Knights.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 82 stopped for drinks after tour.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 83 our ship & sister ship Wind Spirit.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 84 returning to ship.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 85 returning to ship - harbor fishermen.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 86 returning to ship.JPG
09Aug18 Rhodes 87 returning to ship.JPG

Day 10 August 19th Bodrum Turkey with Excursion Castle & Mausoleum

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:40 -0500

09Aug19 Bodrum 001 Old theater.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 002 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 003 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus site entrance.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 004 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus model.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 005 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus model closeup details of top.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 006 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus piece of freize.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 007 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus piece of freize.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 008 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus piece of freize.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 009 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 010 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 011 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 012 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 013 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 014 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 015 Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 016 walk thru town along harbor.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 017 walk thru town along harbor.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 018 walk thru town.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 019 walk thru town our destination castle across harbor.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 020 walk thru town see many boats.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 021 walk thru town harborside shops selling sponges.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 022 Bodrum Castle grounds outside the castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 023 Bodrum Castle grounds outside the castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 024 Bodrum Castle.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 025 Bodrum Castle also Museum of Underwater Archeology.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 026 Bodrum Castle entrance.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 027 Bodrum Castle outer courtyard.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 028 Bodrum Castle built at waters edge.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 029 Bodrum Castle.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 030 Bodrum Castle altar.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 031 Bodrum Castle altar.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 032 Bodrum Castle view of our ship from castle wall.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 033 Bodrum Castle.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 034 Bodrum Castle.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 035 Bodrum Castle.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 036 Bodrum Castle amphora.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 037 Bodrum Castle amphora one of many types.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 038 Bodrum Castle.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 039 Bodrum Castle depiction of amphora being loaded onto ships.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 040 Bodrum Castle amphora stacking.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 041 Bodrum Castle example of storing amphora on ship.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 042 Bodrum Castle oil press.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 043 Bodrum Castle oil press.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 044 Bodrum Castle chapel.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 044a Bodrum Castle chapel.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 045 Bodrum Castle chapel.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 046 Bodrum Castle chapel.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 047 Bodrum Castle chapel minaret.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 048 Bodrum Castle chapel houses fishing boat exhibits.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 049 Bodrum Castle chapel houses fishing boat exhibits.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 050 Bodrum Castle chapel houses fishing boat exhibits.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 051 Bodrum Castle chapel houses fishing boat exhibits.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 052 Bodrum Castle chapel houses fishing boat exhibits.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 053 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 054 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 055 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 056 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 057 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 057a Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 058 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 059 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 060 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 061 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 062 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 063 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 064 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks gargoulette.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 065 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks gargoulette.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 066 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 067 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 068 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition of glass from shipwrecks.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 069 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition glass gallery.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 070 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition glass gallery.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 071 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition glass gallery.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 072 Bodrum Castle chapel exhibition glass gallery diving model.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 073 Bodrum Castle view from castle walls to harbor & ancient theater.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 074 Bodrum Castle view from castle walls into harbor.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 075 Bodrum Castle view from castle walls into harbot.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 076 Bodrum Castle sphinx.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 077 Bodrum Castle walls utilized portions of mausoleum.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 078 Bodrum Castle walls utilized portions of mausoleum.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 079 Bodrum Castle English Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 080 Bodrum Castle English Tower evolution of Turkish flag.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 081 Bodrum Castle English Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 082 Bodrum Castle English Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 083 Bodrum Castle English Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 084 Bodrum Castle English Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 085 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 086 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 087 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 088 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 089 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck wooden tablet.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 090 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck wooden tablet.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 091 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck wooden tablet.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 092 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck ingots.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 093 Bodrum Castle Uluburun Shipwreck.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 094 Bodrum Castle Gatineau Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 095 Bodrum Castle Gatineau Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 096 Bodrum Castle Gatineau Tower.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 097 Bodrum Castle Gatineau Tower dungeon.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 098 Bodrum Castle walking castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 099 Bodrum Castle walking castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 100 Bodrum Castle walking castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 101 Bodrum Castle walking castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 102 Bodrum Castle walking castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 103 Bodrum Castle walking castle walls.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 104 view of town from ship.JPG
09Aug19 Bodrum 105 view of town from ship.JPG

Day 12 August 21st Milos Greece

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:40 -0500

09Aug21 Milos 01.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 02 view of our ship only one in harbor.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 03 primary transportation scooters.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 04 Mining Museum.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 05 Mining Museum.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 06 Mining Museum.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 07 Mining Museum.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 08 Mining Museum map of island showing what mined where.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 09 Mining Museum weighing machine.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 10 Mining Museum display of mineral samples.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 11 Mining Museum mineral sample.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 12 Mining Museum mineral samples volcanic fossiliferous tuffs.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 13 Mining Museum mineral samples crystalline sulfur.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 14 beach very accessible.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 15 many beachside locations for food & drink.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 16 town viewed from ship.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 17 up anchor.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 19 leaving harbor.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 20 leaving harbor.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 21 leaving island.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 22 leaving island.JPG
09Aug21 Milos 23 leaving island.JPG

Day 8 August 17th Kusadasi with Excusion to Ephesus

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:40 -0500

09Aug17 Kusadasi 001 entering the harbor.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 002 terraces houses line harbor.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 003 statue of Ataturk on hill at harbor entrance.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 004 Agus server waring Indonesian Independence Day celebration shirt.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 005 harborside buildings.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 006 view our ship at dockside.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 007 hilltop view point of harbor.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 008 hilltop view point of harbor bird island.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 009 Ephesus site.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 010 Ephesus.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 011 Ephesus site map.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 012 Ephesus Odeion covered theater.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 013 Ephesus Odeion covered theater.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 014 Ephesus Odeion column.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 015 Ephesus Prytaneion council bldg.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 016 Ephesus.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 017 Ephesus Temple of Domitian.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 018 Ephesus.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 019 Ephesus.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 020 Ephesus Curetes Street lined with columns.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 021 Ephesus Curetes Street columns.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 022 Ephesus Curetes Street Fountain of Trajan.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 023 Ephesus Curetes Street mosaic paving.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 024 Ephesus Curetes Street mosaic paving leading to ancient houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 025 Ephesus Curetes Street mosaic paving leading to ancient houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 026 Ephesus Curetes Street upclose of mosaic.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 027 Ephesus Curetes Street upclose mosaic.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 028 Ephesus Curetes Street community cat.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 029 Ephesus Curetes Street Temple of Hadrian.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 030 Ephesus Curetes Street Temple of Hadrian.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 031 Ephesus Curetes Street latrine.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 032 Ephesus Curetes Street latrine.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 033 Ephesus Curetes Street latrine.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 034 Ephesus Curetes Street latrine.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 035 Ephesus Curetes Street mosaic paving viewed from front ancient houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 036 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses entrance.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 037 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses covered & somewhat climate controlled.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 038 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses informative signage.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 039 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses restoration in progress.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 040 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses remains of rainwater collection system.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 041 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses remains of rainwater collection system.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 042 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses private bath.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 043 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses private bath.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 044 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses private bath.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 045 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 046 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 047 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 048 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 049 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 050 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 051 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 052 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 053 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses marble hall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 054 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 055 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 056 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 057 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 058 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 059 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 060 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 061 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 062 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 063 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses wall fresco.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 064 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses wall fresco.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 065 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses wall fresco.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 066 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 067 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 068 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 069 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 070 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 071 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 072 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 073 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 074 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses floor mosaics.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 075 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses floor mosaic.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 076 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses more mosaics.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 077 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses view from top of site.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 078 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses view from top of site.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 080 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses view from top of site.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 081 Ephesus Curetes Street Ancient Houses exterior.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 082 Ephesus Curetes Street toward Library of Celsus.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 083 Ephesus Curetes Street marble street.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 084 Ephesus end of Curetes Street Celsus Library.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 085 Ephesus end of Curetes Street Celsus Library.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 086 Ephesus end of Curetes Street Celsus Library.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 087 Ephesus end of Curetes Street Celsus Library.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 088 Ephesus end of Curetes Street Celsus Library.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 089 Ephesus end of Curetes Street Celsus Library close up of facade.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 089a Ephesus entrance to Mercantil Agora is Gate of Mazeus & Mithridates.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 090 Ephesus Mercantile Agora.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 091 Ephesus Mercantile Agora largest market I have even seen.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 092 Ephesus Mercantile Agora.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 093 Ephesus Grand Theater largest theater in Turkey.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 094 Ephesus Grand Theater largest in Turkey restoration in progress to make SAFE.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 095 Ephesus Harbor Street with Theater in background.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 096 Ephesus Harbor Street.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 097 Ephesus Harbor Street with Theater in background.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 098 Ephesus parting photo of Theater.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 099 Ephesus photo op.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 100 returning to harbor - our ship docked in distance.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 101 carpet making demo silk cocoons.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 102 carpet making demo silk worm evolution.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 103 carpet making demo unraveling silk from cocoon.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 104 carpet making demo unraveling silk from cocoon.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 105 carpet making demo unraveling silk from cocoon.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 106 carpet making demo unraveling silk from cocoon.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 107 carpet making demo winding silk.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 108 carpet making demo making carpet.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 109 boarding ship for lunch.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 110 artistic presentation of lunch.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 111 view out our portal of harbor wall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 111a our portal is below harbor wall.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 112 going ashore to explore.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 112a dock entrance.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 113 our ship Wind Star from harbor edge.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 114 shopping area right next to docks.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 115 town built into hills.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 116 cool wooden motorcycle outside one of the shops.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 117 sail away.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 118 sailing away about 10pm.JPG
09Aug17 Kusadasi 119 leaving harbor about 10pm.JPG

Day 11 August 20th Santorini Greece

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:40 -0500

09Aug20 Santorini 01 entering harbor - volcanic caldera.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 02 entering harbor - volcanic caldera.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 03 entering harbor - volcanic caldera town built on rim of steep rock face.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 04 Tim & Cindi leaving on excursion.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 05 Tim & Cindi leaving - bording tender.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 06 Jason & Jon heading for the 537 steps.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 07 Margo & I waiting in line for cable car.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 08 view through bldgs to other side of island.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 09 town series of very small streets - no cars!.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 10 funicular station.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 11 funicular station cars arriving other platform.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 12 funicular station cars arriving for us to go down.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 13 funicular ride view.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 14 funicular ride view.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 15 funicular ride view.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 16 harbor & view Thira on cliff.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 17 harbor.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 18 view cliff town in distance - Oia.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 19 Thira about 1000 ft above harbor.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 20 Thira about 1000 ft above harbor.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 21 Thira about 1000 ft above harbor.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 22 funicular viewed from ship.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 23 funicular viewed from ship.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 24 funicular viewed from ship.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 25 the 537 steps viewed from ship.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 26 people on steps viewed from ship.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 27 people riding donkeys down steps viewed from ship.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 28 BBQ dinner - artistic presentation of food dessert.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 29 BBQ dinner - artistic presentation of food carrot cake.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 30 BBQ dinner - artistic presentation of food swan cream puffs.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 31 BBQ dinner - artistic presentation of food melon bunny.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 32 BBQ dinner - artistic presentation of food watermelow flower.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 33 BBQ dinner - artistic presentation of food our ship using ice.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 34 BBQ dinner - grill stations.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 35 after dinner entertainment staff dancing.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 36 after dinner staff dancing while ship leaving harbor.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 37 after dinner staff dancing passengers invited to join - Cindi dancing.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 38 after dinner staff dancing passengers invited to join - Cindi dancing.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 39 after dinner staff dancing Jason taking pictures from deck above dancing.JPG
09Aug20 Santorini 40 after dinner ship under sail.JPG

Day 7 August 16th At Sea

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:39 -0500

09Aug16 at sea 01 Dardenelles Galllipoli Turkish Memorial.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 02 Dardenelles Galllipoli Turkish Memorial.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 03 Dardenelles heading into Aegean Sea.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 04 Aegean Sea boat here to pick up pilot.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 05 Aegean Sea pilot leaving ship.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 06 pilot boat speeding away.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 07 relaxing enjoying the day.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 08 Capt Cocktail Party intro sr staff.JPG
09Aug16 at sea 09 Capt Cocktail Party intro sr staff.JPG

Day 4 - August 13th Istanbul

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:39 -0500

09Aug13 Istanbul 01 Tour - Topkapi Palace Imperial Gate.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 02 Tour - Topkapi Palace Imperial Signature.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 03 Tour - Topkapi Palace 1st Courtyard.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 04 Tour - Topkapi Palace 1st Courtyard view Marmara Sea.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 05 Tour - Topkapi Palace 1st Courtyard Hagia Irene.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 06 Tour - Topkapi Palace 1st Courtyard community cat.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 07 Tour - Topkapi Palace 1st Courtyard community cat.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 08 Tour - Topkapi Palace Gate of Salutation or Middle Gate.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 09 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard palace model.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 10 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard stone panel kitchen wall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 11 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard kitchen complex.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 12 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard stone panel kitchen wall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 13 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard magnificent old tree.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 14 Tour - Topkapi Palace Gate of Felicity.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 15 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard Reception Hall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 16 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard Reception Hall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 17 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard Reception Hall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 18 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard Imperial Treasury.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 19 Tour - Topkapi Palace stairway 4th Courtyard.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 20 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Mecidiye Pavilion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 21 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Mecidiye Pavilion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 22 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Mecidiye Pavilion view.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 23 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Mecidiye Pavilion palace wall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 24 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard tulip garden.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 25 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Baghdad Pavillion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 26 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard terrace pool.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 27 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Baghdad Pavilion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 28 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Baghdad Pavilion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 29 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Baghdad Pavilion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 30 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Baghdad Pavilion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 31 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Ibrahim's bronze kiosk.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 32 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard view city - Golden Horn.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 33 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Circumcision Room.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 34 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Circumcision Room.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 35 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Circumcision Room.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 36 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Circumcision Room.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 37 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Revan Kiosk.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 38 Tour - Topkapi Palace 4th Courtyard Revan Kiosk.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 39 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard river pebbles portico of pantry.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 40 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard Library of Ahmet III.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 41 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard Library of Ahmet III.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 42 Tour - Topkapi Palace 3rd Courtyard Harem complex.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 43 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard Divan council chamber.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 44 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard Divan council chamber.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 45 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard Divan council chamber.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 46 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard Divan council chamber sultan's window.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 47 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard Divan council chamber sultan's window.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 48Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard Divan council chamber.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 49 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard Divan Tower.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 50 Tour - Topkapi Palace 2nd Courtyard exiting through Gate of Salutation.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 51 Tour - Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 52 Tour - Hagia Sophia artifact remains from previous churches.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 53 Tour - Hagia Sophia Interior Narthex.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 54 Tour - Hagia Sophia Nave.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 55 Tour - Hagia Sophia Nave scaffolding & medalion.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 56 Tour - Hagia Sophia Nave medalion of Arabic calligraphy.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 56 Tour - Hagia Sophia upper gallery.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 57 Tour - Hagia Sophia upper gallery.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 58a Tour - Hagia Sophia upper gallery Deesis Mosaic.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 58b Tour - Hagia Sophia upper gallery Deesis Mosaic.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 59 Tour - Hagia Sophia upper gallery Mosaic of Virgin, Comnenus & Irene.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 60 Tour - Hagia Sophia upper gallery Mosaic Christ, Constantine & Zoe.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 61 Tour - Hagia Sophia Apse Mosaic Mary & Christ.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 62 Tour - Hagia Sophia Nave column support.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 63 Tour - Hagia Sophia Apse.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 64 Tour - Hagia Sophia Apse mimber or pulpit.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 65 Tour - Hagia Sophia Narthex walls lined marble panels.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 66 Tour - Hagia Sophia Nave scaffolding.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 67 Tour - Hagia Sophia Nave view dome.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 68 Tour - Hagia Sophia Vestible orignal geometric mosaics.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 69 Tour - Hagia Sophia vestible 11th century donation mosaic.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 70 Tour - Hagia Sophia vestible bronze door.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 71 Tour - Hagia Sophia vestible bronze door.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 72 Tour - Hagia Sophia 18th century Fountain.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 73 Tour - Hagia Sophia minaret.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 74 Tour - Hagia Sophia dome exterior.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 75 Tour - Hagia Sophia view of Blue Mosque.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 76 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem entrance.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 77 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem stunning tile work.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 78 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem stunning tile work.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 79 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem guards chamber.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 80 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem Eunuchs.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 81 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem courtyard of black eunuchs.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 82 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem quarter of chief black eunuch.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 83 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem courtyard black eunuchs.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 84 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem Gate for All entrance womens quarters.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 85 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem courtyard of Mother Sultan.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 86 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem corridor of consorts & concubines.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 87 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem corridor of consorts & concubines.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 88 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem corridor of consorts & concubines.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 89 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem corridor of consorts & concubines.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 90 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem apartment of Sultan's Mother.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 91 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem apartment of Sultan's Mother.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 92 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private bath.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 93 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private bath.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 94 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private bath.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 95 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private apartements Imperial Hall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 96 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private apartments Imperial Hall throne.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 97 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private apartments Imperial Hall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 98 Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private apartments Imperial Hall.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99a Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private apartments library of Ahmet.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99b Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private apartments library of Ahmet.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99c Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem sultan's private apartments library of Ahmet.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99d Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem princes apartments.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99e Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem princes apartments.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99f Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem princes apartments.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99g Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem princes apartments.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99h Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem outside of princes apartments.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99i Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem courtyard of favorites.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99j Tour - Topkapi Palace Harem courtyard of favorites.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99k Tour - Topkapi Palace cistern.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99l Tour - Topkapi Palace cistern.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99m Hotel Empress Zoe rooftop garden.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99n Hotel Empress Zoe rooftop garden Jon's Turkish wine.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99o Hotel Empress Zoe rooftop garden view Marmara Sea.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99p Hotel Empress Zoe descending spiral staircases from rooftop garden.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99q Hotel Empress Zoe descending spiral straircases from rooftop garden.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99r follow signs to Balickci Sabahattin Fish Resturant.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99s follow signs to Balickci Sabahattin Fish Resturant.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99t Balickci Sabahattin Fish Resturant.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99u Balickci Sabahattin Fish Resturant our table - my view.JPG
09Aug13 Istanbul 99v Balickci Sabahattin Fish Resturant building next door.JPG

Day 3 - August 12th Istanbul

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:39 -0500

09Aug12 Istanbul 01 Tour - Blue Mosque.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 02 Tour - Hotel excavations.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 03 Tour - Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 04 Tour - Hagia Sophia minaret.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 05 Tour - Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 06 Tour - Hagia Sophia minaret.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 07 Tour - Fountain of Ahmed III.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 08 Tour - Fountain of Ahmed III.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 09 Tour - back Sophia & start wooden houses.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 10 Tour - back entrance Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 11 Tour - street of wooden houses.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 12 Tour - street of wooden houses.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 13 Tour - Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 14 Tour - close up Hagia Sophia minerats.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 15 Tour - close up Hagia Sophia minerat.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 16 Tour - street of wooden houses.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 17 Tour - entrance Archaeological Museum.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 18 Tour - Divan Yolu - main thoroughfare.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 19 Tour - Golden Milestone.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 20 Tour - Golden Milestone.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 21 Tour - Sultanahmet Park fountain.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 22 Tour - Sultanahmet Park.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 23 Tour - Hippodrome German Fountain pavilion.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 24 Tour - Hippodrome German Foutain.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 25a Tour - Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 25b Tour - Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 26 Tour - Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 27 Tour - Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 28 Tour - Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk base.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 29 Tour - Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk base & original ground level.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 30 Tour - Hippodrome Egyptain Obelisk attach new base to obelisk.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 31 Tour - Hippodrome The Serpent Column.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 32a Tour - Hippodrome The Serpent Column.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 32b Tour - Blue Mosque entrance.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 33 Tour - Blue Mosque Outer Courtyard entry Inner Courtyard.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 34 Tour - Blue Mosque Outer Courtyard minaret.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 35 Tour - Blue Mosque entering Inner Courtyard.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 36 Tour - Blue Mosque Inner Courtyard fancy fountain.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 37 Tour - Blue Mosque Inner Courtyard.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 38 Tour - Blue Mosque Inner Courtyard portico.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 39 Tour - Blue Mosque Inner Courtyard portico.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 40 Tour - Blue Mosque Instructions above entrance.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 41 Tour - Blue Mosque interior.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 42 Tour - Blue Mosque interior.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 43 Tour - Blue Mosque interior.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 44 Tour - Blue Mosque interior low hanging chandeliers.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 45 Tour - Blue Mosque interior marble platform for choir.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 46a Tour - Blue Mosque interior cermaic tiles -Iznik tiles.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 46b Tour - Blue Mosque Inner Courtyard minaret.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 47 Tour - leaving Blue Mosque.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 48 Tour - rooftop garden resturant - one of many.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 49 Tour - craft market.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 50 Tour - craft market.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 51 Tour - craft market Jason, guide, & Jon.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 52 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 53 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia entry.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 54 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 55 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia exterior portico.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 56 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia cemetary.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 57 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia door weather protector.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 58 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 59 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior mimber.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 60 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior dome.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 61 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior apse.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 62 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior women's prayer area.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 63 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior two stories of colonades.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 64 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior view from upper gallery.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 65 Tour - Little Hagia Sophia interior view from upper gallery.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 66a Tour old walls & weekly green market.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 66b Tour - weekly green market.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 67 Tour - weekly green market OLIVES.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 68 Tour - weekly green market pasta for turkish ravioli.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 69 Tour - weekly green market.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 70 Tour - underground.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 71 Tour - underground.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 72 Tour - underground.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 73 Tour - underground.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 74 Tour - carpet making demo.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 75 Tour - carpet making demo.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 76 Tour - carpet making demo.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 77 Tour - carpet making demo.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 78 Tour - carpet display.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 79 Tour - carpets for sale.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 80 Tour - carpet sales pitch.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 81 Basilica Cistern.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 81a Basilica Cistern.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 82 Basilica Cistern fish.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 83 Basilica Cistern.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 84 Basilica Cistern.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 85 Basilica Cistern column capital.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 86 Basilica Cistern column with eyes.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 87 Basilica Cistern ceiling arches.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 88 Basilica Cistern Medusa column base.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 89 Basilica Cistern 2nd Medusa column base.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 90 Basilica Cistern column fully lit.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 91 Basilica Cistern columns with reflections.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 92 Basilica Cistern new concrete columns.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 93 Rooftop Resturant.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 94 Rooftop Resturant.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 95 Rooftop Resturant background Hagia Sophia.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 96 Rooftop Resturant view other resturants & Bosphorus.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 97 Rooftop Resturant view other resturants & Marmara Sea.JPG
09Aug12 Istanbul 98 Rooftop Resturant view of passing tanker.JPG

Day 5 - August 14th Istanbul

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:39 -0500

09Aug14 Istanbul 01 Tour Istiklal - Taksim Square.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 02 Tour Istiklal - Taksim Sq Republic Monument.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 03 Tour Istiklal - Taksim Sq Water Fountain.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 04 Tour Istiklal - fast food corner.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 05 Tour Istiklal - street view.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 06 Tour Istiklal - French Consulate.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 07 Tour Istiklal - Aya Triada Greek Orthodox Church.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 08 Tour Istiklal - street view.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 09 Tour Istiklal - variety of archetecture.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 10 Tour Istiklal - Huseyin Aga Mosque.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 11 Tour Istiklal - Huseyin Aga Mosque.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 12 Tour Istiklal - pastry shop.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 13 Tour Istiklal - pastry.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 14 Tour Istiklal - pastry.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 15 Tour Istiklal - street view.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 16 Tour Istiklal - street vendor sesame-seed bread rings.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 16a Tour Istiklal - doner kebab.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 17 Tour Istiklal - narrow side street with horse cart.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 18 Tour Istiklal - Nevizade outdoor resturant street.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 19 Tour Istiklal - street guide lives.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 20 Tour Istiklal - building guide lives.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 21 Tour Istiklal - inside guide's apartment.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 22 Tour Istiklal - inside guide's apartment.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 23 Tour Istiklal - fish market.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 24 Tour Istiklal - green grocery.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 25 Tour Istiklal - shopping & fast food.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 26 Tour Istiklal - flower passage resturant court.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 27 Tour Istiklal - nostalgic tram.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 28 Tour Istiklal - St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 29 Tour Istiklal - new construction.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 30 Tour Istiklal - street artwork.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 31 Tour Istiklal - multi-use shop bottom apt above.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 32 Tour Galata - smaller streets of immigrant district.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 33 Tour Galata - crowded with small shops.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 34 Tour Galata - intiguing mix of shops & apartments.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 35 Tour Galata - music store gimic frog with saxophone.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 36 Tour Galata - interesting narrow building.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 37 Tour Galata - Galata Tower.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 38 Tour Galata - Galata Tower plaza.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 39 Tour Galata - Galata Tower plaza.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 40 Tour Galata - steep narrow street.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 41 Tour Galata - stairway between streets.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 42 Tour Galata - stairway between streets.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 43 Tour Galata - stairway between streets.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 44 Galata Bridge.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 45 Galata Bridge - lower level many resturants.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 46 Galata Bridge - lower level see fishing lines level above.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 46a Galata Bridge - water taxi.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 46b Galata Bridge - ferry.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 47 Galata Bridge - view old town & New Mosque of Mother Sultan.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 48Galata Bridge - view old town & New Mosque of Mother Sultan.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 49 Galata Bridge - midpoint top of bridge.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 50 Galata Bridge - return to lower level & resturants.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 51 Galata Bridge - view back to New District.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 52 Galata Bridge - Jon choosing fish for lunch.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 53 Galata Bridge - fish choices for lunch.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 54 Galata Bridge - lunch entertainment fishing lines & bucket.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 55 Spice Market.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 56 Spice Market - long hall shop stalls either side.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 57 Spice Market - sweet shop.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 58 Spice Market - tea shop.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 59 Spice Market - candy & nuts.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 60 Spice Market - spice & sausage.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 61 Spice Market - spice & tea.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 62 Spice Market - where Margo purchased our saffron.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 63 Turkish Fast Food.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 64 Street vendor fresh roasted corn-on-the-cob.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 65 common site cleansing with public water.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 66 community super market.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 67 street vendors in the square.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 68 Grand Bazaar.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 69 Grand Bazaar beginning is uncovered.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 70 Grand Bazaar covered high arched ceiling.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 71 Grand Bazaar signs overhead.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 72 Grand Bazaar shop with jewlery & silk.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 73 Grand Bazaar entrance sidestreet with sign.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 74 Grand Bazaar main hall signs & even TV.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 75 Grand Bazaar shops.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 76 Grand Bazaar jewelry shop.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 77 Dinner at local resturant Albura Kathisma.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 78 Albura Kathisma choosing from menu.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 79 Albura Kathisma enjoying humus appetizer.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 80 Albura Kathisma view of hostels & resturants nearby.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 81 Albura Kathisma beautiful presentation of cheese appetizer.JPG
09Aug14 Istanbul 82 Albura Kathisma view to street.JPG

Day 6 - August 15th Morning Istanbul Afternoon board ship Wind Star

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:39 -0500

09Aug15 Istanbul 01 last minute errands - Starbucks mug & bakery.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 02 last minute shopping sourvenirs & ceramics.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 03 last minute shopping sourvenirs & ceramics.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 04 last minute errands lunch meatballs.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 05 last minute lunch meatballs.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 06 last minute lunch meatballs.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 07 taxi ride to harbor.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 08 taxi ride to harbor.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 09 taxi ride to harbor.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 10 taxi ride to harbor.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 11 boarding ship.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 12 boarding ship.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 13 boarding ship.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 14 getting aquainted with ship.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 15 view Istanbul from ship.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 16 view Topkapi Palace from ship.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 17 lifeboat drill - not leave port until safety drill completed.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 18 tug with harbor pilot.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 19 pulling away from dock.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 20 leaving harbor.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 21 past Topkapi entering Marmara Sea.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 22 photo op travel group.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 23 photo op all six of travel group.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 24 goodbye Istanbul - Topkapi Palace.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 25 goodbye Istanbul - Topkapi Palace.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 26 goodbye Istanbul - Aya Sophia.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 27 goodbye Istanbul - Blue Mosque.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 28 goodbye Istanbul - Blue Mosque.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 29 putting up sail for first time.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 30 sailing away.JPG
09Aug15 Istanbul 31 sailing away.JPG

Day 6-13 aboard Wind Star sailing ship

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:39 -0500

09Aug Wind Star 01a Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 01b Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 01c Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 02 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 03 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 04 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 05 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 06 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 07 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 08 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 09 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 10 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 11 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 12 Cabin.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 13 our cabin deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 14 stairs from uppers stateroom deck to lounge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 15 stairs from uppers stateroom deck to reception.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 15a stairway sign.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 16 last stairs to reception.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 17 reception dining room entrance.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 18 reception.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 19 reception toward lounge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 20 hall reception to lounge is library.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 21 hall reception to lounge is library.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 22 entry to lounge old figurehead.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 23 entry to lounge old figure head.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 24 entry to lounge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 25 lounge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 26 lounge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 27 pool deck above lounge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 28 pool deck above lounge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 28a rear crew deck aft & below pool deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 28b rear crew deck aft & below pool deck rear buoy.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 28c close up of buoy harbor anchor for ship.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 28d pool deck from fly bridge.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 29 fly bridge above pool deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 30 fly bridge above pool deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 31 outer walkway toward veranda.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 32 veranda starboard side toward cafe.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 33 veranda port side toward cafe.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 34 veranda from cafe.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 35 veranda toward aft with sail above.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 36 outside starboard stairway veranda to pool deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 37 outside port stairway veranda to pool deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 38 forward passenger deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 39 forward crew deck.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 40 forward crew deck anchor.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 41 staff Captain.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 42 staff Server Agus.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 43 lifeboat.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 44 tender passengers loaded & headed for shore.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 45 tender done for day - needs to be loaded onto ship.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 46 tender loading onto ship.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 47 tender loading onto ship.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 48 tender loading onto ship.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 49 ship's bell.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 50 masts viewed aft forward.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 51 masts viewed forward aft.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 52 ship sailing.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 53 ship sailing.JPG
09Aug Wind Star 54 ship sailing.JPG

Day 3-6 Istanbul's Empress Zoe Hotel

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:39 -0500

09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 01 street in front of hotel.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 02 hotel sign unobtrusive.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 03 front of hotel - you step down into lobby.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 04 rooms access spiral staircase.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 05 second spiral staircase upper floors - our room this floor through garden.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 06 lounge.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 07 bar serves breakfast and alcohol.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 08 dining room.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 09 bar & dining from garden door.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 10 garden entrance.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 11 garden seating.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 12 more garden.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 13 door to our suite was across garden.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 14 front room couches become two beds.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 15 front room window & table.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 16 front room view front door.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 17 hall kitchenette & bathroom.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 18 bathroom.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 19 bathroom shower.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 20 bathroom.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 21 view hall from bedroom.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 22 bedroom.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 23 bedroom.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 24 bedroom door.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 25 rear access to hotel.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 26 rear access street corner.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 27 shortcut to main square.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 28 shortcut to main square.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 29 building next to our suite was demolished during our visit.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 30 building next to our suite was demolished during our visit.JPG
09Aug Empress Zoe Hotel 31 building next to our suite was demolished during our visit.JPG