Istanbul, Topkapi and the Bosphorus

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Bob and I on one of the balconies on Topkapi Palace overlooking the Bosphorus.

Circumcision-room

This was such a beautiful, relaxing room decorated with the traditional white and blue tile of the Ottoman Empire. Since it was the Circumcision Room, you would hope it would be relaxing.

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Asia on the left, Europe on the right. Looking south on the Bosphorus as we headed by ferry up towards the Black Sea.

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Amazingly lavish Imperial Hall in the Harem at Topkapi where the Sultan would greet honored guests.

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Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.