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January 9th 2022
Published: January 9th 2022
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Our 90-day visa for staying in Turkey was almost up so it was time to leave. When looking at the schedules for flying back, we knew with the covid regulations constantly changing we would fly back on Turkish Airlines as didn’t know how much would change between the time of booking the flight and actually flying. There were 2 reasons for this – 1) on the international flight each passenger is... 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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Enjoy the Detailed Architecture Walking in Taskim SqEnjoy the Detailed Architecture Walking in Taskim Sq
Enjoy the Detailed Architecture Walking in Taskim Sq
Observing the Architectural Designs Seen HereObserving the Architectural Designs Seen Here
Observing the Architectural Designs Seen Here
You Walk Down Stairs to Visit the St. Maria ChurchYou Walk Down Stairs to Visit the St. Maria Church
You Walk Down Stairs to Visit the St. Maria Church
in Taskim Sq area
No, Not a Doggy but a Kitty in that Window!No, Not a Doggy but a Kitty in that Window!
No, Not a Doggy but a Kitty in that Window!
Yes, Even in Turkey You See Signs of ChristmasYes, Even in Turkey You See Signs of Christmas
Yes, Even in Turkey You See Signs of Christmas
The Trams Work Wonderfully Here for Getting AroundThe Trams Work Wonderfully Here for Getting Around
The Trams Work Wonderfully Here for Getting Around
and there are numerous green spaces here too
A 3 Ride Pass for the Tram Costs Less than $2!A 3 Ride Pass for the Tram Costs Less than $2!
A 3 Ride Pass for the Tram Costs Less than $2!
Well worth buying to get around to more areas
Common Scenes - Interesting Parking Techiques,Common Scenes - Interesting Parking Techiques,
Common Scenes - Interesting Parking Techiques,
2 way streets that don't look it & bread deliveries
Hagia Sophia First Built in 537 As a Cathedral, Hagia Sophia First Built in 537 As a Cathedral,
Hagia Sophia First Built in 537 As a Cathedral,
a mosque in 1453, a museum in 1935, now a mosque
Quote of the Prophet Mohammed Quote of the Prophet Mohammed
Quote of the Prophet Mohammed
located as you enter Hagia Sophia
You Are Greeted By This When Entering Hagia SophiaYou Are Greeted By This When Entering Hagia Sophia
You Are Greeted By This When Entering Hagia Sophia
All the Angels "Faces" Are Covered Except OneAll the Angels "Faces" Are Covered Except One
All the Angels "Faces" Are Covered Except One
there is one in each "corner", 3 faces are covered
Amazing Ceiling Detail As You Enter Hagia SophiaAmazing Ceiling Detail As You Enter Hagia Sophia
Amazing Ceiling Detail As You Enter Hagia Sophia
The Dome Draws Your Eyes UpwardThe Dome Draws Your Eyes Upward
The Dome Draws Your Eyes Upward
in Hagia Sophia
A Look At the Details on the ColumnsA Look At the Details on the Columns
A Look At the Details on the Columns
in Hagia Sophia
Everywhere You Look There Are Details to AdmireEverywhere You Look There Are Details to Admire
Everywhere You Look There Are Details to Admire
in the Hagia Sophia
The Emperor Entered Via the Tallest Door from 6th CThe Emperor Entered Via the Tallest Door from 6th C
The Emperor Entered Via the Tallest Door from 6th C
the dip in threshold is from guards standing here
Details of Another One of the Doors at Hagia SophiaDetails of Another One of the Doors at Hagia Sophia
Details of Another One of the Doors at Hagia Sophia
These Areas Were for the Emperors to Be ProtectedThese Areas Were for the Emperors to Be Protected
These Areas Were for the Emperors to Be Protected
from attack by any enemies
All Emperors Were Coronated Here at Hagia SophiaAll Emperors Were Coronated Here at Hagia Sophia
All Emperors Were Coronated Here at Hagia Sophia
and the area is still protected to this day
Stained Glass and the Prayer Area at Hagia SophiaStained Glass and the Prayer Area at Hagia Sophia
Stained Glass and the Prayer Area at Hagia Sophia



9th January 2022
The Spice Market -Plenty of Lokum, Olives & Nuts

Mark Ruggiero
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I wonder did you wear the scarf to keep your ears warm Janice, or was it required in the mosque? I will say that Bob looks downright native in his wool hat. Another great post. Merry/Happy to you both from SWFL

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