Istanbul
June 1st 2011 Started with a ferry crossing of the Marmara Sea to bring us to the Asian side of Istanbul. Through heavy traffic into the city centre, for a walk through the site of the old Hippodrome, where the Romans held chariot races. Still there is an Egyptian obelisk, placed there in 390AD. Went back inside the Blue Mosque for another visit. Outside was a young 6yr old boy dressed for his ceremony.
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