Telling us all about the delights of Turkey, Mary Lou Lucking of Calgary’s Destination story in the September issue of More of Our Canada was a treat! Here are some more photos of her adventure in Istanbul.
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Out and About
Diane and Mary Lou enjoying a quiet moment in front of the Blue Mosque.
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Rumelli Fortress
A panoramic view of Rumelli Fortress’ crenellated walls.
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Donkey Ride
Scott and Diane lead us off on a donkey ride up the hill to the Monastery of St George on Buyukada, one of the Prince’s Islands.
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Ceiling Mosaic
Ceiling mosaic in Chora Church portraying the 12 Apostles.
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Kokorec
Waiting to sample a popular national dish, “kokorec”, which proved to be quite tasty.
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The Milion
Mary Lou standing by the remains of the “Milion,” erected in the 4th Century AD and used as the starting point for measuring distances in the Byzantine Empire.
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Chora Churh mosaic
One of the many luminescent mosaics to be found in Chora Church.
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View from the Ramparts
Enjoying the view from the ramparts of Rumelli Fortress, built in 1452 to guard the Bosphorus approaches.
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Mosaic
Chora Church mosaic depicting the death of Mary, Mother of Jesus.
Originally Published: August 31, 2011
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