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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Istanbul


Time for a chai (turkish tea)

View over the Bosphorus from Üsküdar on the Asian side, towards the historic Peninsula with Eminönu in Europe. November 2008.

After spending three weeks in this fascinating city (while traveling over land to Iran), I call Istanbul one of my favorite big cities in the world. I love the uniqueness, the very special atmosphere.

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11 comments:

  1. Oakland Daily PhotoMarch 15, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    It's been many, many years since I was in Istanbul. Yet I still have many wonderful memories. Your photo makes me want to return.

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  2. Roger Owen GreenMarch 16, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Istanbul, not Constantinople?

    sorry, there was a 1953 song by that name, covered in the 1990s by Barenaked Ladies.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 16, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    it looks like a lovely city indeed, water view is magical here, well done.
    Bless you.

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  4. RandyMarch 16, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I wish I was there today instead of work. Looks so peaceful.

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  5. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Friends agree with you! Wish I had made it there.
    HelenMac, ABC Wednesday Team

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  6. FranciscaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Istanbul has been on the top of my "to visit soon" list for a long time... That would be a lovely spot for a tea.

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  7. WandaMarch 16, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    That picture is lovely ~ Would make a good Sky Watch Friday, contribution.

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  8. MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...March 17, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Magnificent photo and colors!

    Thanks
    Meryl
    http://departingthetext.blogspot.com

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  9. ClavelMarch 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    that is a wonderful view, I wonder when can I ever go to that place...
    clavsupclose.blogspot.com

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  10. VinniMarch 18, 2011 at 4:56 PM

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  11. VinniMarch 18, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    What a nice place and time to have your cup of chai,I'd love it too.

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