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The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul

Cruising the Meditarannean - Mykonos, Istanbul and Ephesus

September 9th 2012
Dear Friends and Family, As some of you know, I was a little concerned about taking a cruise as I thought I could be bored and there may not be enough to see or do - boy, was I wrong. It was a fabulous experience, a five star hotel on the water, tons to do on-board, and a new city to see every other day. We also met some fabulous people – Tony, Lisa, Shawn, Richane, Mike, and Sherry – who we ... read more
Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

Turkish Flag Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more
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