tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post1885607799917407192..comments2024-03-28T05:44:25.169-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: So much to learn about IstanbulDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-34135687532351264022015-02-20T13:39:07.438-08:002015-02-20T13:39:07.438-08:00Fascinating, all of it!Fascinating, all of it!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-5144009803930358662015-02-19T19:24:36.510-08:002015-02-19T19:24:36.510-08:00This is a beautiful place. It must have really in...This is a beautiful place. It must have really interesting to tour Istanbul. What a great opportunity you had.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-37914505910381560472015-02-19T12:12:32.504-08:002015-02-19T12:12:32.504-08:00What an incredibly beautiful architecture.. outsid...What an incredibly beautiful architecture.. outside and in. It must feel like it was all a dream, by now.. but what a beautiful dream from which to awaken.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-57718928616377660072015-02-19T09:00:43.407-08:002015-02-19T09:00:43.407-08:00That first picture is awesome. What a wonderful op...That first picture is awesome. What a wonderful opportunity you were offered and smart of you to take advantage.<br />I hope by now you have gotten in a good hike and that your jet lag is a thing of the past. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-56073588705390947322015-02-19T08:55:23.432-08:002015-02-19T08:55:23.432-08:00It looks huge inside! So many stained glass windo...It looks huge inside! So many stained glass windows. <br />It has to be difficult to figure out the difference in currency. I bet you will love those towels. ;)<br />Have fun with your friends! You will have a lot to share with them, too.<br />Thanks for all that you share with us...all the time. :):)<br />Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-80139825013101583232015-02-19T07:42:13.354-08:002015-02-19T07:42:13.354-08:00So the blue tiles and blue stained glass windows a...So the blue tiles and blue stained glass windows are the reasons it is called the Blue Mosque. I wondered why and am glad you explained.<br /><br />Too bad the weather was so bad, one of the reasons why I prefer to travel during the summer. Better hot than cold, in my opinion.<br /><br />Looking forward to more photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-8149922117781774462015-02-19T07:29:55.790-08:002015-02-19T07:29:55.790-08:00Wow. Just WOW. What a great opportunity for you. I...Wow. Just WOW. What a great opportunity for you. I am so glad for you. And you are generous to share your trip with readers. I would have loved to go with you. So seeing the photos and hearing your words is second best for me. You look lovely in all photos, and a good example for all of us to take the things given to us in life and cherish the experiences. Hugs to you.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-37045931306735926252015-02-19T04:59:24.814-08:002015-02-19T04:59:24.814-08:00Really nice You will have a lot to share on your ...Really nice You will have a lot to share on your hike.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-35075609241808014402015-02-19T04:25:13.212-08:002015-02-19T04:25:13.212-08:00How beautiful! And hard to believe it was built i...How beautiful! And hard to believe it was built in only six years way back then without the technology we have today.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-27304177513573431672015-02-18T21:46:53.533-08:002015-02-18T21:46:53.533-08:00It looks amazing! Glad you are home safe.It looks amazing! Glad you are home safe.Jazbrizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464419679096135056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-68946354638175875602015-02-18T21:04:26.424-08:002015-02-18T21:04:26.424-08:00That is a good picture of the Blue Mosque. Too ba...That is a good picture of the Blue Mosque. Too bad about the weather – it would have been more pleasant for you if it had been sunny and warm. Hope you have recovered and are not so tired.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-4072871092198752642015-02-18T20:58:26.798-08:002015-02-18T20:58:26.798-08:00You sound rested up! That is one beautiful mosque...You sound rested up! That is one beautiful mosque...but look at all those people. I hope you have a good hike. It is very cold here lows tonight to be -22F and wind chills to -40. In a few days it may warm up! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-17187045268821742172015-02-18T20:56:04.750-08:002015-02-18T20:56:04.750-08:00You really did see the highlights of the city! Th...You really did see the highlights of the city! The Hagia and Blue Mosque are so huge, aren't they? It absolutely blew my mind when I saw them. Did you remember to bring your scarf? I can't believe I forgot and had to borrow one. I wish now that I'd gotten a couple of the eyes. I'm so excited for you and happy that you had such a great time. I can't believe you're already going hiking!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-11780367655349735322015-02-18T19:45:56.239-08:002015-02-18T19:45:56.239-08:00I have heard about this mosque, but I don't th...I have heard about this mosque, but I don't think I will ever see it in person, so I thank you for the photos and commentary. <br />I hope you get your hike in before the rain arrives.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-18988529286676999772015-02-18T19:18:53.172-08:002015-02-18T19:18:53.172-08:00Istanbul is a fascinating city with so much to see...Istanbul is a fascinating city with so much to see. I had to count the number of minarets when I was there as the Blue Mosque is the only one with six. Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-49973354456788983842015-02-18T19:14:33.317-08:002015-02-18T19:14:33.317-08:00Welcome home! I remember Istanbul and all those ca...Welcome home! I remember Istanbul and all those calls to prayer.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-3607433205658483392015-02-18T19:10:03.549-08:002015-02-18T19:10:03.549-08:00what interesting lines on the roof of that mosque....what interesting lines on the roof of that mosque...and what a neat experience to go in as well...enjoy your hike...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-8062845407314812942015-02-18T18:54:19.166-08:002015-02-18T18:54:19.166-08:00So you not only have jet lag but photo lag too! I ...So you not only have jet lag but photo lag too! I found the same thing when I toured chicago. Next time I'll write things down. I can tell I'm going to get some interesting history here.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-10296748193182779692015-02-18T18:33:57.921-08:002015-02-18T18:33:57.921-08:00That mosque is beautiful. What an amazing experie...That mosque is beautiful. What an amazing experience to visit such a grand place! Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-42849516608294232062015-02-18T18:09:32.739-08:002015-02-18T18:09:32.739-08:00What a beautiful mosque, the stained glass windows...What a beautiful mosque, the stained glass windows stunning.<br />I hope the weather cooperates for your hike tomorrow, no hiking here !<br />Hugs,<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-21919626801367994612015-02-18T17:06:13.413-08:002015-02-18T17:06:13.413-08:00obviously the fatigue is wearing off quickly! noti...obviously the fatigue is wearing off quickly! noticed you were up early today, too. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com