Turkey
Ephesus Library at night. 2013
The ruins at Ephesus are a wonder. I love Turkey. 2013
Ephesus, 2013.
An entrance to a terrace home. Quite possibly a courtyard. 2013
The terraced houses were considered luxurious like condominiums. You can tell from the ornate floor and some wall paintings. Archeologists are uncovering more and more ruins here. Each time there is more to see. 2013
You can see this was a grand room with paintings that look like wallpaper and a beautiful mosaic floor. 2013
Traditional two masted Turkish boats for rent in the busy summertime. Bodrum is popular for Turkish citizens to vacation. 2013
A beautiful vacation spot. 2013
Another small harbor in Bodrum, Turkey. 2013
Ottoman Fortress, Dardanelles Strait
This small Strait is between Greece and Turkey. 2013
There are many button shops in Istanbul. 2013
The shops in the Grand Bazaar are a lot of fun. I did not want to get cheated so I hired a local guide to take me through the Bazaar. Smartest thing I ever did.
The lamp shops are amazing. So many to choose from. However, they are not always up to US electrical standards. It's best to have them rewired when you get home. 2013
The Hagia Sofia was under construction when I was there but the fountain was beautiful at dusk. 2013
I actually wept it was so beautiful inside. 2013
Tiles adorn both walls and ceiling. Taken in Istanbul. 2013
The Blue Mosque ceiling is stunning. Istanbul. 2013
This rock formation represents a camel or so I was told. 2013
These towers are millions of years old formed from volcanic ash. This World Heritage site once sheltered Persecuted Christians. 2013
Pasabag Valley, Cappadocia (2)
Another view of the Fairy Chimney's. 2013
Another view of the chimney's. 2013
Fairy Chimney's Cappadocia, Turkey
This is such a unique place. I want to go back when it's sunny! I missed the balloon ride due to the weather. 2013
Many of these were dwellings. Each family had their own chapel to pray in. 2013
A beautiful spot in Turkey. 2013