Istanbul, Turkey -- October 23,2010


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October 25th 2010
Published: October 25th 2010
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Istanbul, Turkey ---- October 23, 2010 Istanbul means traffic, history, east meets west, peddlers and bargaining. The population of Istanbul is estimated to be 15 million or half of Canada’s population cramped into one sprawling city, hampered with ancient narrow one direction twisting streets. To put this into perspective you haven’t seen grid-lock until you have seen Istanbul. There are ... Read Full Entry



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Dolmabahca PalaceDolmabahca Palace
Dolmabahca Palace

I don't think I have to explaing these directions
Dolmabahca PalaceDolmabahca Palace
Dolmabahca Palace

The 1st gates to the Palace
Big BenBig Ben
Big Ben

Big Ben continues to attract kids
Fortress guarding the BosphorusFortress guarding the Bosphorus
Fortress guarding the Bosphorus

This impressive fortress along with a smallre one on the Asian side of the Bosphorus made sure that unwanted ships did not pass by
St Sophia MuseumSt Sophia Museum
St Sophia Museum

Mare and I with the St Sophia Museum in the background



26th October 2010

Thank you very much for the pictures and dialog. I really enjoyed recieving them. George
26th October 2010
Crown Plaza, Old City Istanbul

nice photos and comentary
I can see mt Friend Gorden Sievwright is still OK Thank,s for the good job I.D.

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