Sunday, May 15, 2011

More Istanbul

The tour began at 3pm with a meeting where we met our guide and each other.
Folks from Seattle, Culver City, San Antonio, Michigan. Even Prague. We each got small walkie talkies with ear pieces which helps as we wander as Mert our guide chatters about what we are seeing. He's fabulous. Can tell he adores his country and sharing everything about it with the tour groups.  He's been doing this for 17 years, has a Master's in Biblical History. He mentioned his wife is also a Rick Steve's guide. A family affair. Our destination for the day was the Blue Mosque and then dinner.
Mert Our Guide
Muslims Must Wash Before Entering

Typical....Actually It's For Their Privacy

Poor Little Fella. The Costume Which He Wears For a Week
Signifies He's Ready For Circumsion
The Courtyard of The Blue Mosque

Staye tuned for more.  Some Bat Channel



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