Mediteranian journey has begun! Starting in Istanbul

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Greetings from Turkey!
This time Carla is hosting me through her cruise in the Mediteranian. Starting in Istanbul, we see many things such as the famous Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque. Crossing on a ferry across the Bosphorus Strait, which defines the edge of two continents of Asia and Europe.

The journey continues on to Ephesus (the Library of Celsus) and Izmir (the House of Virgin Mary), and tomorrow we will head out to Greece. The Santorini Island, to be exact. I will update you with my pictures once we reach the beautiful island.

Meanwhile, enjoy the pics.

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Photos

Welcome to Turkey
At least I can prove myself that I am legally entering Turkey. Here I am sitting at the Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport immigration.

Bosphorus Stait
On a ferry across from Europe to Asia.

Blue Mosque
I'm taking a small break in a nice quiet spot at the famous Blue Mosque. Tourist-less!

Blue Mosque
I found a nice resting place on Carla's shoulder. It is a hard task to fly around Istanbul, after all, and most birds are forbidden inside a mosque.

Blue Mosque in a distance
A nice shot.

Virgin Mary's House
Here I am in front of statue of Virgin Mary, in a location where she is believed to live after Christ's departure.

Library of Celcius
I always find a nice niche to escape the hot Turkish sun.

Library of Celsus
Well, this is an obligatory shot in front of the Library of Celsus facade.