Whirling Through Istanbul

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I had some complaints over the summer that I never published my Istanbul blog. I apologize - last spring was really busy and very crazy. In short - Istanbul was amazing, and I can't wait to get back to see the millions of tulips, walk through the Grand Bazaar, smell the intoxicating mixture of spices, fruit, and coffee in the Spice Market, and admire the arcitecture

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Photos

Obelisk
An Obelisk in what was once the Hippodrome

Hagia Sophia
A view of Hagia Sophia from the Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque
Deb, Cate, and I in front of the Blue Mosque

Mimbar
This serves the same function as a pulpit in a church