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Istanbul

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We returned to Istanbul today, the last day of our tour here. When we arrived we went on a boat trip on the Bosporus. It was quite windy but warm and sunny.

There are many old and new mansions along the waterfront.

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as well as fine views of both Europe to Asia bridges.

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and several palaces

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and the old city of Constantinople

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On the Asian side there is a gigantic new mosque built by the current President of Turkey.

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Tonight we had a farewell dinner at the hotel and tomorrow we fly to Tel Aviv.

Posted by JimShirl 10:55 Archived in Turkey

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