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March 31: Topkapi, Bosporus cruise, and Spice Market |
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Aya Sophia with the ever-present golden arches. |
School children visiting Topkapi Palace. |
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The Best Solar Eclipse group explores the treasures of Topkapi Palace. |
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The view of the Bosporus from the east end of Topkapi. The equipment in the middle of the water is constructing a new tunnel that will connect Europe and Asia. |
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The Turkish flag flies over Topkapi wall. |
Atilla tries to get our group to move along. |
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A spire at Aya Sofia. |
Simit anyone? |
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Leaving the dock area on our cruise of the Bosporus. |
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Atilla arranged for a private boat. |
Charles admires the view. |
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Cruising by the Dolmabahce Palace. |
Crossing under the bridge that links Europe and Asia. |
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The kids decide to take over the pilot house. |
The Crusade-era castle at the upper bridge. |
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A freighter makes its way toward the Sea of Marmara. |
A look back. |
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Aya Sofia silhouetted as we return. |
Our island at Kizkulesi awaits. |
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Our intrepid captain. |
Entering the Spice Bazaar. |
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Atilla describes the Spice Bazaar and its wonders. |
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