Inside Hagia Sofia

Bizarre Bazaar of Istanbul

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September 30th 2015
We had an early start to the long day in the Lido. I settled for oatmeal and am having some luck reducing my calorie intake. Then I added a sausage and croissant with two pads of butter. Sigh!!! Sharon had French toast and potatoes, and at least she remembered her teeth this morning; although, she did need to go back and get them (but we’d barely closed the door to the cabin). Our first st ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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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