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diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul.html b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul.html deleted file mode 100644 index d6529c5..0000000 --- a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,293 +0,0 @@ -<!DOCTYPE html> -<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no"> -<html> -<head> - <meta charset="utf-8"> - <title>Armenian heritage trip</title> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="../style.css"> -</head> -<body> - -<h1>Istanbul</h1> - -Part of the <a href="../armenian-heritage-trip.html">Armenian heritage trip memory.</a> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-18><a href=#2019-09-18>2019-09-18 Wednesday</a></h2> - -<h3>Nancy, James Jerusalem to Istanbul</h3> - - -long cab ride - -<h3>First visit to Hippodrome</h3> - -<h3>diner</h3> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-19><a href=#2019-09-19>2019-09-19 Thursday</a></h2> - -<h3>Sultans palace</h3> - -<h3>Harem</h3> - -<h3>Harant Dink foundation</h3> - -asian side of istanbul - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-20><a href=#2019-09-20>2019-09-20 Friday</a></h2> - -<h3>Basillica cistern</h3> - -<h3>Armenian district</h3> - -found Armenian protestant church - -<h3>Blaise travels Madison to Istanbul</h3> - -<p> -Blaise left Madison mid-afternoon Wisconsin time, traveling to Istanbul to meet Nancy and Jim. -This involved a short flight Madison → Chicago, an ~11 hour flight Chicago → Istanbul, and a hour long bus ride to get downtown. -The most remarkable experience was the Turkish Airlines flight, which involved an unprecedented level of hospitality. -Every passenger was given two excellent meals, blanket, pillow, eye masks, slippers, headphones, and seemingly countless other little amenities. -It's easy to see how Turkish Airlines got its reputation. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190919_201715.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Turkish Airlines airplane that took Blaise from Chicago to Istanbul. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190919_224234.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Dinner served to Blaise by Turkish Airlines: -<ul> - <li>chicken breast, penne, zucchini, eggplant</li> - <li>fried eggplant and green pepper, tomato, white cheese</li> - <li>salad with prawn</li> - <li>lemonade with fresh mint</li> -</ul> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190920_055602.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Breakfast served to Blaise by Turkish Airlines: -<ul> - <li>fresh fruit salad</li> - <li>assorted cheese</li> - <li>salad with prawn</li> - <li>scrambled egg with cheese, mushrooms, potatoes, grilled tomato</li> - <li>fresh bread, butter, jam</li> - <li>coffee</li> -</ul> - -<p> -Arriving in Istanbul (early evening Istanbul time), Blaise was greeted by Nancy and Jim at the bus stop. -Blaise was able to unpack before the three of them had a very nice meal at the restaurant across the street. -</p> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-21><a href=#2019-09-21>2019-09-21 Saturday</a></h2> - -<h3>Morning Walk</h3> - -<p> -Nancy and Blaise started the morning with a walk along the Sea of Marmara, near the hotel. -They saw divers with harpoons, fishermen, cats and dogs near the sea. -After walking along the water for roughly 30 minutes, they turned around and returned to the hotel through the city. -This included passing through the seafood restaurant area, several blocks worth of just seafood restaurants. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_091946.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -View of the Marmara sea. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_092759.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Seafood restaurant district. Early in the morning, so most restaurants are closed. <br> - -<h3>Hagia Sophia</h3> - -<p> -At 10:30 Nancy, Jim, and Blaise went on a guided tour of Hagia Sophia. -On the way, they explored the Hippodrome and saw the Alman Çeşmesi. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_103539.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Alman Çeşmesi, exterior. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_103650.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Alman Çeşmesi, interior. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_103904.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Hagia Sophia as seen from the Hippodrome. <br> -<br> - -<p> -Their guide was from Bulgaria, with a mother born in Erzincan. -There was a long line to enter into Hagia Sophia, but once inside it wasn't too crowded. -The entire building is under constant restoration, exterior and interior. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_113821.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Hagia Sophpia exterior, detail. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_115354.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Outer corridor. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_115510.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -View of inner corridor, detail of main door only to be used by emperors.<br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_120536.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Internal sanctuary of Hagia Sophia. -The top dome has 40 windows. -One of the triangular pendentives can be seen, a large architectural innovation at the time. -Much is under restoration.<br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_123241.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Interior shot of Hagia Sophia, featuring stained glass windows. -The door-like structure is oriented towards Mecca for Muslim prayer. -The lamps were placed low to the ground so that they could be lit as candles. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_123247.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Special stairway used by Muslims for delivering messages to congregation. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_125241.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Interior of Hagia Sophia, featuring column detail and special lamp.<br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_124354.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Interior of Hagia Sophia, focusing on angel artwork. -Muslims believe that all faces must be covered in worship areas. -The face of this angel was covered when Hagia Sophia became a mosque.<br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_124646.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Looking out from Hagia Sophia. -In the distance, the minarets of the blue mosque can be seen. <br> -<br> - -<h3>Bazaars of Istanbul</h3> - -<p> -After Hagia Sophia Nancy, Jim, and Blaise toured the streets of Istanbul including several bazaars. -First, they visited the grand bazzar. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_143225.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -One of the entrances to Istanbul's grand bazaar. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_143515.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Jim and Blaise inside the grand bazaar. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_143622.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Lighting store inside the grand bazaar. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_153435.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Water closet of the grand bazaar. -All toilets were pay-to-enter. -They were squat toilets.<br> - -<p> -Then the spice market, a smaller bazaar near Galata Bridge with a focus on spices and food. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_160321.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -The spice market. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_160401.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Nancy and Blaise at the spice market. <br> -<br> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_160535.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Large chunks of turkish delight being displayed at the spice market. <br> - -<p> -There were even markets in unexpected places, such as this one which they stumbled upon in a tunnel underneath the interstate. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190921_161210.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -A bazaar located in a tunnel under the interstate. -<br> - - -<h3>Bosophorus boat tour</h3> - -<p> -At 17:00 Nancy, Jim, and Blaise went on a guided boat tour of the Bosophorus straight. -</p> - -<img src="istanbul/IMG_20190922_093007.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Bosophorus tour route. <br> -<br> - -<h3>dinner</h3> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-22><a href=#2019-09-22>2019-09-22 Sunday</a></h2> - -<h3>depart</h3> - -</body> -</html> |