Number 124: We had passed through Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport often – and thought: maybe its time to explore Istanbul itself! So in July 2009 – we did!!
Politically hostile Turkey, especially when viewed through today’s 2021 lens, does not align with our experience on the ground: Energetic, pulsating, ancient, rich Jewish history, varied, beautiful, sailing the Bosphorous, sense of safety, warm hospitality, mouth-watering foods were all aspects of the experience best captured in the photographs!
The process of purchasing – seduced by warmth and good food!At first we weren’t looking seriously for carpets. Then we purchased two & a couple of small ones. Grown on us over the years! Not at all disappointed.Corn on the Cob overlooking the BosphorousRestaurant with Hagia Sophia in the backgroundDirections to Taksim – Where we stayedStudying the HR Value Proposition on Horse Drawn Carriage – Beautiful Princes Islands by Ferry – No cars allowed on the IslandPathway on Princes IslandAnd may this also be Turkey’s future reality!!Ahrida Synagogue, dating back to the 1430’s; Old Jewish Quarter of Balat,Ahrida Shul Bimah in the shape of a boat, symbolising the Jewish Sephardim that came to Istanbul from Spain
