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Nomad Kitchen566 viewsNote the cat asleep on the sofa.
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Ne'er-Do-Wells566 viewsA trio of barbarians, having pillaged the ancienty city, now lounges nonchalantly among the ruins.
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Touring the Blue Mosque566 viewsThe Blue Mosque is both a working mosque and one of the main tourist attractions of Istanbul. Here our tour group gathers for instruction by Attila in its history and architecture, as well as the rules of etiquette for visitors.
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Terrace Fountain566 viewsShares the upper terrace of the harem with the Iftar Bower and the Baghdad Pavilion.
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Defterhane - Records Room566 viewsArchives of the Council were kept here.
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Fixer-Upper566 viewsAn unusual sight in this upper-crust neighborhood - probably an old house in the process of being torn down and replaced with a new one.
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The Spice Bazaar566 viewsUpon disembarking from the cruise boat, we visited this covered mall, which has been around since 1664. All kinds of spices, nuts, candies, etc., are sold here; Sandie emerged with a haul of various kinds of spices as well as Turkish Delights.
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The Apse566 viewsThe Virgin and Child mosaic appears at the top of the apse, which also features stained-glass windows and other decor, both Christian and Islamic.
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Lioness Suckling Cubs566 viewsLions are always a favorite symbol of royalty, and the Ottomans were no exception.
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NGC2237 - The Rosette Nebula566 viewsEmission Nebula / HII region in Monoceros, with open cluster NGC 2244 in center of nebula.
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Napa Valley - Burnout566 viewsView of Napa Valley, including fire-devastated area downhill from Crestmont House.
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Mini-Roundabout on 36th Street566 viewsAfter viewing the Troll, we headed west on North 36th Street, passing this cute little tree whimsically placed in the middle of the street as kind of a mini-roundabout.
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