Istanbul policeman practicing his English

Inside the Outer Wall of Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

Topkapi South Gate, Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul

On the Bosporus, Istanbul

Shipping on the Bosporus, Istanbul

Istanbul Evening Street Scene

Egyptian Obelisk, Istanbul

Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

Nuruosmaniye Gate, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Candy Shop in the Bazaar, Istanbul

Spices Shop in the Bazaar, Istanbul

Sandra and Al by the Dolmabahce Palace

Tea at an overlook on the Asian side. Istanbul

Main staircase, Beylerbeyi Palace, Istanbul

Tea Time on a Side Street

Guard waterside at Beylerbeyi Palace, Istanbul

East meets West

Topkapi Palace Entrance, Istanbul

Turkish Bath, Reception Area, Istanbul, Turkey

Super Size?! in Istanbul

Night view of Galata Tower, Istanbul

"Tortoise Trainer" by Osman Hamdi Bei

Shopping Street near Grand Bazaar

Galata Bridge with friends, Istanbul

Flags at dinner:Palestinian, Israeli, U.S.

Morning Tea on Asian side, Istanbul

Castle near the Black Sea

Morning Snack, Istanbul

Turkish Bath Menu, Istanbul. We went for the Complete #5. Why not?

Wide View of Istanbul from the Asian Side

Stag in the gardens of Beylerbeyi Palace, Istanbul

Lion, by the door of Beylerbeyi Palace, Istanbul

Entrance to the Black Sea, Istanbul, Turkey