Our time in Egypt was followed by a few days in Istanbul, Turkey to close out the trip. Istanbul was a nice change of pace from Egypt - much more "westernized", not so many people asking us for tips, etc - basically just an easier place to travel, though still some amazing sites that we were able to squeeze in...
The incredible Blue Mosque
The incredible Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia and its amazing mosaics
The covered bazaar and spice market (have I mentioned that I love some shopping when I travel?). My favorite story is that Brad managed to get pooped on by a pigeon while we were inside the covered bazaar - ha! Good luck, right?
Basilica Cistern underneath the city
The covered bazaar and spice market (have I mentioned that I love some shopping when I travel?). My favorite story is that Brad managed to get pooped on by a pigeon while we were inside the covered bazaar - ha! Good luck, right?
Basilica Cistern underneath the city
Church of St Chora
Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque
Topkapi Palace
Hanging out in Eminonu on the waterfront, watching the fisherman on the Galata Bridge and walking through the flocks of pigeons in front of Yeni Mosque.
Cruise of the Bosphorus (this is the bridge connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul - it is literally a city split across two continents)
And a beautiful sunset on our last day before heading back to the States
And a beautiful sunset on our last day before heading back to the States
Like I said, an AMAZING trip. We are truly blessed that we are able to take trips like these ... and that we can survive traveling for weeks together and still love each other at the end ;) Can't wait for the next adventure!!
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