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Exploring Istanbul, Turkey - Oct 25 - 29, 2019

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June 11th 2021
Published: July 1st 2021
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First off, yes, the dates on the title of this blog post are correct. We spent 4 wonderful days in Istanbul as a stop over on our way back to the US when leaving Tsamaya in the water in Fethiye, Turkey. Our plan was to spend the winter in the US and return to Tsamaya in the spring of 2020. As everyone knows plans changed with the spread of Covid. As a result, we have been in the US since the ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Topkapi Palace Guide Offered To Take Our PhotoThe Topkapi Palace Guide Offered To Take Our Photo
The Topkapi Palace Guide Offered To Take Our Photo
we were surprised as no photos were to be taken
Can't Escape Barbie or Hot Wheels AnywhereCan't Escape Barbie or Hot Wheels Anywhere
Can't Escape Barbie or Hot Wheels Anywhere
Chocolate Cake Is Hard to Find but I found a PieceChocolate Cake Is Hard to Find but I found a Piece
Chocolate Cake Is Hard to Find but I found a Piece
so surprised Bob with it - a birthday treat!
Plenty of Pomegrantes & Carrots for Making JuicePlenty of Pomegrantes & Carrots for Making Juice
Plenty of Pomegrantes & Carrots for Making Juice
lots of other fruit as well - wonderful choices!
Views From One of the 7 Hills of IstanbulViews From One of the 7 Hills of Istanbul
Views From One of the 7 Hills of Istanbul
the bottom showing the old and the new
"Slow Food" Instead of a Fast Food Place-Much Better"Slow Food" Instead of a Fast Food Place-Much Better
"Slow Food" Instead of a Fast Food Place-Much Better
The 18th C. Nuruosmaniye Mosque The 18th C. Nuruosmaniye Mosque
The 18th C. Nuruosmaniye Mosque
the first using Baroque elements in its design
Interior Views of the Nuruosmaniye Mosque Interior Views of the Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Interior Views of the Nuruosmaniye Mosque
it has 174 windows lighting the hall
Peaceful ViewsPeaceful Views
Peaceful Views
Traditional Breads Sold From Street Vendors Traditional Breads Sold From Street Vendors
Traditional Breads Sold From Street Vendors
Tea Is Important Here - Buy from a Vendor Tea Is Important Here - Buy from a Vendor
Tea Is Important Here - Buy from a Vendor
and men go around and pick up & deliver teacups!
This is One of the 2 Rugs We Bought in TurkeyThis is One of the 2 Rugs We Bought in Turkey
This is One of the 2 Rugs We Bought in Turkey
you can see the smile on his face for making a sale!
Plenty of Traffic Here in Istanbul - No Surprise!Plenty of Traffic Here in Istanbul - No Surprise!
Plenty of Traffic Here in Istanbul - No Surprise!
The Suleymaniye Mosque Built Between 1550-1557The Suleymaniye Mosque Built Between 1550-1557
The Suleymaniye Mosque Built Between 1550-1557
was the largest until 2019
Washing Stations Outside the MosqueWashing Stations Outside the Mosque
Washing Stations Outside the Mosque
first time actually seen these being used
A Few More Views at the Suleymaniye Mosque ComplexA Few More Views at the Suleymaniye Mosque Complex
A Few More Views at the Suleymaniye Mosque Complex
Some of the Details of a Door at Suleymaniye MosqueSome of the Details of a Door at Suleymaniye Mosque
Some of the Details of a Door at Suleymaniye Mosque
and unique coloring over the archway as well
The Interior of the Suleymaniye MosqueThe Interior of the Suleymaniye Mosque
The Interior of the Suleymaniye Mosque
with its tiled dome and red prayer carpet
Just a Couple of Views on the Way to AirportJust a Couple of Views on the Way to Airport
Just a Couple of Views on the Way to Airport
The Istanbul Airport The Istanbul Airport
The Istanbul Airport
modern like many others we have traveled through
Why Is It Bob Seems To Always Be Checked??Why Is It Bob Seems To Always Be Checked??
Why Is It Bob Seems To Always Be Checked??



2nd July 2021
Flew Turkish Airways Direct from Istanbul to JFK

Dolores Higareda
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Turkey to JFK
OMG! What a wonderful trip with so many memories! And love your photos...Istanbul looks like a wonderful place to visit and with so much history. "slow food" is the best way to taste what a city has to offer; love window shopping wherever we go. Thanks so so much for sharing. Wish you both good health and hope you get back to Tsamaya soon!!
2nd July 2021

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I'm staying tuned...
I enjoyed reading about the ceremonial aspects of carpet buying. It reminded me of our ceremonies in Istanbul, Bukhara, Tunis, etc. Our planned trip to Edinburgh in late August deferred another year after United cancelled our flights. I just heard that they are resuming flights unit their partner airlines. However, Linda is so upset with this emotional roller coaster caused by governments reacting to Covid, that she doesn't want to re-book. Now I'm planning to do other trips on our list, but her list is slim to none. I'm hoping she will get her travel spirit back.
2nd July 2021

s v Tsamaya
Bob & Janice Waller

hope Linda gets into the travel mode again but definitely understand with this roller coaster!
thanks for following as always

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