Based on our walking instructions, we had to pass by the ‘University of Istanbul’ on our way to the Grand Bazaar.
It seems like nooks and crevices are filled with vendors on almost any given day.
This tram caught my eye.
Approaching the Hagia Sophia on foot.
A couple of years back, I had written about this topic, when are son turned 17 and the first neighborly inquiries were made about whether he was getting his driver’s license soon. Coming of age in Germany means getting your driver’s license. And of course, this is the case for most other industrialized countries too….
After our short break in St. Martins, we stopped at Hopewell Rocks in the afternoon. These rocks, often referred to as flowerpot rocks, stand between 40 – 70 feet tall. These rock formations have been caused by tidal erosion. We got a family pass for two adults and two children for C$ 20 to get…
Before leaving for our flight to Istanbul, I read the weather forecast, predicting moderate to heavy rains from Monday afternoon until Thursday afternoon. This coincided exactly with our time spent there. But we had a great time there anyway, thanks to our wonderful hostess. On the way from the airport to our place in the…
This view is from the Galata Bridge, across the Golden Horn onto the Asian side of Istanbul. The lighted structure is the Galata Tower at 60m (196-ft) in height. … and looking back onto the European part of Istanbul. At dusk, the city is buzzing with social life. You can also watch my short video:…
Here in Fatih, on the mail boulevard, we were heading to dinner with our hostess (food photos will be posted separately). Blaring horns, scooters, pedestrians crossing any time – welcome to an average evening in the big city. Leaving our residence to have dinner on the main road, we realized we are on a hilltop….
In the 1990s, we spent three years in Japan and during that time, we often used prepaid JR railway cards and prepaid telephone cards. Now, 25 years later, I’m glad I kept them.
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