Western Turkey

Middle East » Turkey
August 9th 2008

Published: July 2nd 2009

Our flight from Cairo to Istanbul was easy and we enjoyed Egypt Air except that I think it was the most turbulent we have ever encountered! The airport in Istanbul was mobbed with incoming visitors but was fairly efficient. It already felt like a different world! Getting from the airport into the tourist part of the city proved easy also using the super efficient tram system there. I have to sa... Read Full Entry

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Kas (pronounced Kash)

We had 4 wonderful! nights here where we sang and danced for our dinners and were well liked and appreciated by the staff. They also gave us a discount on the room.

Kas by the Sea

The water is so beautiful and refreshing here! But not many beaches, mostly big rugged rocks! Spring waters come in here and make it even more healing. And so it is!

Sunset at Kas

La Villa Hotel In Kas

We performed here and enjoyed the room, food, and swimming.

Another sunset at Kas

Kid trying to make some money

I had to get a picture with this cute kid so I could pay him for SOMETHING, though I DID NOT want to weigh myself after dinner! Can't believe they make any money this way and tried to tell him!

Counrtyside of SW Turkey

reminds us of California in many ways. This is one of the drier, less forested parts. There is much agriculture- nut and olive trees, fields of sunflowers. Stunning steep and rolling hills, also mountains.

Costume designer with family, friends

and us! It was serendipitous that we met Hatiche who we happened to hear about from the guy to my right - a bartender we got into a conversation with one day on a stroll through town. I ended up having her customize this outfit for me which started out as just a belt and bra.

The Bosporus

Is an important waterway that connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Many large ships use it to transport goods to other countries on the Black Sea.

Castle along the shores of the Bosporus

Grand Bazaar Gate

Inside Mosque

This mosque is next to one of the entrances to the Grand Bazaar.

Grand Bizaar Shops

Lantern Shop

Carpets at Grand Bizarre

Taksim area - Istanbul

A wide street where there are many shops, tourists and people just cruising. Very lively at night on the side streets where there are endless bar/cafe/restaurants and music.

Band Friends

We met one of the band members in Kas and later had a fun evening with the band in Istanbul.

Taksim At Night

Live music, food, and partying up and down the streets and alleys of Taksim.

Balat

Another old section of Istanbul

Another street

in Balat

Girls And Duck In Balat

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