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Turkey 2006Eclipse trip to Turkey, March 22 - April 2, 2006. Included visits to Izmir, Ephesus, Selcuk, Aphrodisias, Hieropolis, Pamukkale, Denizli, Antalya, Perge, Aspendos, Side/Manavgat, and of course Istanbul. This is the terrestrial side of the trip only; the eclipse pictures are in the Eclipses and Transits album under Astronomical Images/Solar System.

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Izmir, 3/22 - 3/23/2006

8 files, last one added on Jun 29, 2019
Album viewed 56 times

Ephesus, 3/24/2006

58 files, last one added on Jun 29, 2019
Album viewed 150 times

Aegean Free Zone, 3/25/2006

16 files, last one added on Jul 04, 2019
Album viewed 113 times

Space Camp Turkey, 3/25/2006

44 files, last one added on Jul 05, 2019
Album viewed 99 times

Aphrodisias, 3/26/2006

62 files, last one added on Jul 16, 2019
Album viewed 117 times

Hierapolis-Pamukkale, 3/27/2006

31 files, last one added on Jul 23, 2019
Album viewed 100 times

Denizli - Dogus Hali Carpets

35 files, last one added on Jul 29, 2019
Album viewed 170 times

Taurus Mountains, 3/27/2006

10 files, last one added on Aug 04, 2019
Album viewed 50 times

Antalya, 3/27/2006

19 files, last one added on Aug 03, 2019
Album viewed 75 times

Side, 3/28/2006

29 files, last one added on Aug 12, 2019
Album viewed 100 times

Aspendos, 3/28/2006

25 files, last one added on Aug 06, 2019
Album viewed 90 times

Kursunlu Falls, 3/28/2006

16 files, last one added on Aug 16, 2019
Album viewed 70 times

21 albums on 2 page(s)

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Carpets646 viewsCarpets in the Blue Mosque are purchased with donations from worshipers and are continually replaced as they wear out.

It Rained Turkish Carpets702 viewsChuck Mattox and Marvin Blaski inspect the merchandise while Attila looks on.

Roman Lamps657 viewsCandellariae, in various interesting shapes. I especially liked the one in the shape of a foot.

Dessert Trays649 viewsA stunning array of desserts was awaiting us in the dining room.

Minarets of the Blue Mosque643 viewsThe Blue Mosque has six minarets, not all of which are seen in this picture. It caused an uproar among the Islamic ulama (Muslim jurists), who were scandalized that it had as many minarets as the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Sultan Ahmed assuaged their ire by causing a seventh minaret to be built for the Grand Mosque.

A Feast for the Eye601 viewsA fabulous array of ceramics is displayed on these shelves to lure passers-by into the store.

Hookah and Hayrick701 viewsI expected to see a Bombyx Mori Caterpillar smoking the hookah, but he was taking a break.

Ceremonial Hall Chandelier651 viewsThis is supposedly the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier, with 750 lamps and a weight of four and a half tons. It isn't lit up because only a Sultan could afford the electric bill.

Last additions - Adventures Abroad

Birdbath648 viewsThis exquisite garden fixture appears to be something like a birdbath, but there was no placard to indicate its purpose.Oct 21, 2019

Changing of the Guard696 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019

Palace Garden713 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

Garden Fountain708 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.Oct 21, 2019

Gate of the Sultan690 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019

Palace Guard739 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

Jerry and Sandie596 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019

Lioness with Cubs645 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019

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Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images