"Turkish Excursion" Istanbul by trvlrgrl

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My friend Kathleen, Me, and the Blue Mosque - Istanbul

My friend Kathleen, Me, and the Blue Mosque

I really had not planned on going to Turkey. I had dreams of exploring ancient pyramids and floating down the Nile while sipping honeyed wine from crystal glasses. But a good friend of mine insisted on Turkey...and I'm glad she did.
One of the best vacations I've ever had.

The food is fresh, healthy, and simple; the people are friendly and fun loving; and the weather - warm welcoming. We only made it to Istanbul, Izmur, and Ephesus, but another trek to Turkey is definitely on my list of "must do's"

Last visit to Istanbul: May 2004
Intro Updated Aug 4, 2005
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