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Izmir, 3/22 - 3/23/2006


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Ephesus, 3/24/2006


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Aegean Free Zone, 3/25/2006


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Space Camp Turkey, 3/25/2006


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Aphrodisias, 3/26/2006


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Hierapolis-Pamukkale, 3/27/2006


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Denizli - Dogus Hali Carpets


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Taurus Mountains, 3/27/2006


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Antalya, 3/27/2006


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Side, 3/28/2006


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Aspendos, 3/28/2006


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Kursunlu Falls, 3/28/2006


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Attila at the Odeon3 viewsOur native guide, Attila Mahur, puzzles over how to don his raincoat while conversing with Pat Bush, Elouse Mattox, Jim Windlinger and Marvin Blaski.
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Supporting columns3 views336 marble columns support the ceiling of the Cistern. Each column is 9 metres (30 ft) high. They are arranged in 12 rows of 28 columns spaced 5 metres (16 ft) apart.
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Still another view of Kursunlu Falls2 viewsIt was hard to take a bad picture here.
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The Hen's Eye Column0 viewsA column engraved with raised pictures of a hen's eye, slanted branches, and tears. Legend says that the tears pay tribute to the many slaves who died during the construction of the Cistern.
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The Theater at Aspendos5 viewsA view of the exterior across the parking lot.
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Mausoleum3 viewsIn the first centuries AD, when the city was at its height, many people came to take the waters at the thermal springs. Being in poor health, many died and were buried here in the Necropolis. Now sheep graze on their tombs.
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Narthex Door1 viewsA bronze door providing entry to the narthex (antechamber). Each door in Aya Sophia seemed to have a different figure.
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The High-Rent District0 viewsWe were assured that property values along the Bosphorus were some of the highest in the world. I don't doubt it, but one wonders about the consequences of sea-level rise for these elegant waterfront properties.

Last additions - Turkey 2006
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Birdbath6 viewsThis exquisite garden fixture appears to be something like a birdbath, but there was no placard to indicate its purpose.Oct 21, 2019
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Changing of the Guard7 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden6 viewsMuch attention and care was devoted to the flowers growing on the grounds of the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the flowers showed their appreciation.Oct 21, 2019
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Garden Fountain7 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Gate of the Sultan9 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard7 viewsThe guard in front of the Sultan's Gate stands in his spotless dress uniform, perfectly rigid, unmoving, unblinking. Reminded me of the KGB guards at Lenin's Tomb in Moscow.Oct 21, 2019
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Jerry and Sandie7 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs5 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019

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