Lazy Days Around Istanbul

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August 14th 2007

Published: September 26th 2008

My first three days in Istanbul went by at such a quick pace that they had all blurred together. I had taken in three huge tourist attractions as well as countless others. All of the exotic sights and sounds, which were unlike any I had ever experienced, had worn me out and I was approaching sensory overload. All of the sightseeing had been wonderful, but I needed a break, so I decided to slow ... Read Full Entry

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Keith Martin

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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info

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The Ceiling

Looking up in one of the remaining towers of Yoros Castle.

Looking Out

I enjoyed exploring the castle.

The Bosporus

This is the Bosporus from Yoros Castle. The small fishing village called Anadolu Kavagi is in the foreground.

In a Better Light

More of the amazing homes along the Bosporus.

Lunch on the Wall

Many people come to Yoros Castle to enjoy a nice lunch from the top of one of its remaining walls.

Galata Tower

This beautiful tower dominates the skyline on the Galata side of the Golden Horn.

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