Our hotel Jul 18, 2012

Is it a good likeness?? Jul 18, 2012

The Egyptian Obelisk Jul 18, 2012

The German Fountain Jul 18, 2012

Walking along the Hipp… Jul 18, 2012

One very laid back cat! Jul 18, 2012

Modern Istanbul tram Jul 18, 2012

The Palace Wall Jul 18, 2012

By the Bosphorus Jul 18, 2012

Simon poses by the Bos… Jul 18, 2012

Could be the Star Ferry!! Jul 18, 2012

Busy waterway Jul 18, 2012

A crowd of dignitaries Jul 18, 2012

Drawing lots of attention Jul 18, 2012

Is this the prime mini… Jul 18, 2012

Our fancy 'suet' bed Jul 18, 2012

The Blue Mosque seen f… Jul 19, 2012

Sophia Museum from hot… Jul 19, 2012

The Arts and Crafts Fair Jul 19, 2012

Simon admires the lamps Jul 19, 2012

A craftsman at work Jul 19, 2012

Pause for Apple Tea Jul 19, 2012

Approaching the Blue M… Jul 19, 2012

Carpeted throughout Jul 19, 2012

Cupola and pillar Jul 19, 2012

Sophia museum Jul 19, 2012

Entrance to the museum Jul 19, 2012

The Cupola Jul 19, 2012

Arabic sign Jul 19, 2012

Muslim version of the … Jul 19, 2012

The Mihrab, showing di… Jul 19, 2012

Simon pokes his finger… Jul 19, 2012

Beautiful mosaic 1 Jul 19, 2012

Beautiful mosaic 2 Jul 19, 2012

Beautiful mosaic 3 Jul 19, 2012

Walking down the ramp … Jul 19, 2012

Yet another beautiful … Jul 19, 2012

People queuing to visi… Jul 19, 2012

The waiter prepares Te… Jul 19, 2012

Looks good! Jul 19, 2012

W approach the Grand B… Jul 19, 2012

Fascinating shops Jul 19, 2012

Entering the inner bazaar Jul 19, 2012

The old gateway Jul 19, 2012

Phallic symbol!? Jul 19, 2012

Another lovely view of… Jul 19, 2012

Sunny scene Jul 19, 2012

Pickle stall Jul 19, 2012

The Blue Mosque at nig… Jul 19, 2012

View along the Hippodrome Jul 20, 2012

Entwined serpents on t… Jul 20, 2012

Egyptian Obelisk Jul 20, 2012

This is where we went Jul 20, 2012

Eery underground water Jul 20, 2012

Medusa's head Jul 20, 2012

Galehe Park Jul 20, 2012

A lion playing football! Jul 20, 2012

Entrance to Topkapi Pa… Jul 20, 2012

Simon about to enter t… Jul 20, 2012

Beautiful blue tiles e… Jul 20, 2012

Intricate pathways Jul 20, 2012

Mother of Pearl inlaid… Jul 20, 2012

Opulent bedchamber Jul 20, 2012

Decorated niche Jul 20, 2012

Sun drenched terrace Jul 20, 2012

We really were there t… Jul 20, 2012

View over the Sea of M… Jul 20, 2012

Fabulous fresh orange … Jul 20, 2012

Mouth watering meze Jul 20, 2012

We set sail Jul 20, 2012

View from the water Jul 20, 2012

That famous bridge joi… Jul 20, 2012

Slightly windswept! Jul 20, 2012

The other end of that … Jul 20, 2012

Fragrant array of spices Jul 20, 2012

The Blue Mosque from o… Jul 21, 2012

Another view of the city Jul 21, 2012

Istanbul Street Jul 21, 2012

Quaint shops Jul 21, 2012

One last view of that … Jul 21, 2012

Corn on the Cob, Yummy!! Jul 21, 2012

The Arts and Crafts Ex… Jul 21, 2012

Goodbye to our hotel! Jul 21, 2012