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The Marina692 viewsExcursion boats and private yachts throng the Old Harbor.
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Nomad Living Quarters692 viewsA plethora of rugs helps keep the place warm in winter.
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And the winner is...692 viewsIt was hard to choose among so many, but I think if I had to pick a favorite dinnerware design, it wouid be this one.
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Cut-throat Castle692 viewsThe original name of Rumelihisari was "Boğazkesen", which means "strait-cutter"; but "boğaz" means "throat" as well as "strait" in Turkish, so the implication was that it was going to cut the throat of Byzantium - which it did.
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Library Grilles692 viewsThese grilles separate the Library, added in 1739 by Sultan Mahmud I, from the nave.
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The Wishing Column692 viewsThis column, located in the northwestern part of Aya Sophia, has a hole in the middle left uncovered by the bronze plates surrounding it. Legend has it that if one puts one's thumb in the hole while making a wish, the wish will be granted.
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Chuck Moonwalker691 viewsThe unbearable lightness of being on the Moon, pace Milos Kundera.
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Lap of Luxury691 viewsThe Kaya Side was probably the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in, not excepting Las Vegas. The roses and rose petals scattered around the bathroom added an extra touch of opulence to an already outstanding ambience.
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Dining Companions691 viewsChuck and Elouise munch away on the Kaya Side goodies, as do Jim Windlinger, Attila, Michelle and Cherie at the next table. The emply seats opposite Chuck and Elouise are ours; Sandie and I were scampering about taking pictures.
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Shooting the Eclipse691 viewsMichelle Evans borrowed an 8" Meade LX-200 Schmidt-Cassegrain (large scope in center) from Space Camp Turkey for the eclipse, but it was for visual use only, no photography. Some photographers were content with cameras on tripods (right of center). Others didn't event bother with tripods.
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I'm a little teapot, short and stout...691 viewsLooks more like a teapot now. The potter has formed the spout, and is getting ready to slap it on.
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View from the Narthex691 viewsLooking into the interior of the church through one of the doors in the narthex. The scaffolding seen on the right in this picture enabled workers to climb to the dome to perform repair work.
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