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diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul.html b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..22abd97 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul.html @@ -0,0 +1,257 @@ +<!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=2019-09-20><a href=#2019-09-20>2019-09-20 Friday</a></h2> + +<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> + +</body> +</html> |