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HUGE. -It took the travelers a long time to get from the places where they debarked the plane to the place where they collected their luggage, went through security and found a cab. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="airport-walkway.jpg"> - <figcaption>Istanbul Airport walkway.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<h3>Istanbul Overview</h3> - -<p> -Istanbul is a popular place to visit with a long and important history. -The travelers wanted to experience this place and gain some understanding of what life may have been like for Yesia when he lived there. -Yesia began working in Istanbul when he was 13 and lived there until he was 17 when he immigrated to the US (1900) due to Turkish fear of Armenian revolutionaries. -</p> - -<h3>Basileus Hotel</h3> - -<p> -The travelers arrived at <a href=https://www.basileushotel.com/>Basileus Hotel</a>, their home away from home in Istanbul. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="basileus-exterior.jpg"> - <figcaption>Basileus exterior.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="basileus-nancy.jpg"> - <figcaption>Nancy naps in her Basileus bed.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<h3>Istanbul first reactions</h3> - -<p> -There seem to be lots of dogs and cats roaming the streets. -It appeared that they were all fed and perhaps even vaccinated. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="dogs.jpg"> - <figcaption>Public Istanbul dogs.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -The travelers enjoyed turkish delight candy. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="turkish-delight.jpg"> - <figcaption>Turkish delight being sold at a local shop.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -Hagia Sophia at sunset was a special sight. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="hagia-sophia-sunset.jpg"> - <figcaption>Hagia Sophia at sunset.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -The travelers had dinner at 3 Partners Restaurant. -Both Jim and Nancy had an entire bowl (meant to be for dipping) of jajikh. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="three-partners.jpg"> - <figcaption>Dinner at 3 Partners Restaurant.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-19><a href=#2019-09-19>2019-09-19 Thursday</a></h2> - -<h3>breakfast</h3> - -<p> -The travelers learned that Turkish breakfast is quite different from "continental style". -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="breakfast.jpg"> - <figcaption>Basileus hotel breakfast.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<h3>Sultan's Palace</h3> - -<p> -The travelers visited the <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topkap%C4%B1_Palace>Sultan's Palace</a>. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-wall.jpg"> - <figcaption>Outer wall of Sultan's Palace.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-gate.jpg"> - <figcaption>Inner gate of Sultan's Palace.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-model.jpg"> - <figcaption>3D model of Sultan's Palace.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-pebbles.jpg"> - <figcaption>Pebble art at Sultan's Palace.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-wall-detail.jpg"> - <figcaption>Interesting wall detail at Sultan's Palace.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-tile-ceiling.jpg"> - <figcaption>Tile ceiling in one of the kiosks on the property.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="harem-building.jpg"> - <figcaption>The Harem building on the sultan’s property.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-toilet.jpg"> - <figcaption>Toilet for the sultan's mother.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-lighting.jpg"> - <figcaption>Interesting lighting.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-fireplace.jpg"> - <figcaption>Fireplace in the Sultan’s bedroom.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-bedroom-window.jpg"> - <figcaption>Sultan's bedroom window.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sultan-drainage.jpg"> - <figcaption>Fancy drainage system.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<h3>Hrant Dink Foundation</h3> - -<p> -After lunch the travelers undertook to find the offices of the <a href=https://hrantdink.org/tr/>Hrant Dink Organization</a> located on the Asian side of Istanbul. -They had the address but had trouble finding it. -Finally they did find it with the help of Jim’s phone GPS and a hand drawn map by a tattoo artist who worked in a shop nearby. -Once there, they were given helpful information about visiting Istanbul, Kayseri and Erzindjan. -The staff were interested in the fact that the travelers were visiting Develi in an attempt to see where the property Yesia inherited may have been. -Evidently this organization is in the process of suing the Turkish government which claims that Armenians who left Turkey before the genocide as Turkish citizens should be entitled to reparations. -They do not intend to be part of this lawsuit, but wonder if Turkish documents about Yesia might have indicated if he was a Turkish citizen when he left in 1900. -</p> - -<p> -After spending the afternoon in this way, the travelers enjoyed a nice dinner before bed. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="nancy-dinner.jpg"> - <figcaption>Nancy enjoys dinner.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-20><a href=#2019-09-20>2019-09-20 Friday</a></h2> - -<h3>Basilica Cistern</h3> - -<p> -Jim and Nancy tour The Basilica Cistern- used by Romans to bring water via aquaducts to the city. -7000 slaves dug the hole (9 feet deep, 140 feet long and 70 feet wide) in 9 months. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="cistern-columns.jpg"> - <figcaption>Many columns, some reused from other places.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="weeping-column.jpg"> - <figcaption>The weeping column- dedicated to the many workers died in the process of constructing the place.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<h3>Armenian district</h3> - -<figure> - <img src="coffee-sand.jpg"> - <figcaption>Making Turkish coffee in sand.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="steps.jpg"> - <figcaption>Steep colored steps on a street.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="fixer-upper.jpg"> - <figcaption>Lots of fixer-uppers.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="sweat-shop.jpg"> - <figcaption>Sweat shops are in the basements of various businesses.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="armenian-church-exterior.jpg"> - <figcaption>Armenian Protestant Church exterior.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="armenian-church-interior.jpg"> - <figcaption>Armenian Protestant Church interior. - Lit two candles for Azniv here.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="armenian-church-caretaker.jpg"> - <figcaption>Armenian Protestant Church caretaker.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="shoes.jpg"> - <figcaption>Many, many shoe businesses, as there where when Yesia worked for his shoemaker uncle.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<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="IMG_20190919_201715.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Turkish Airlines airplane that took Blaise from Chicago to Istanbul. <br> -<br> - -<img src="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="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> - -<figure> - <img src="blaise-nancy-meet.jpg"> - <figcaption>Blaise and Nancy meet.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="friday-dinner.jpg"> - <figcaption>Travelers enjoy dinner at a local restaraunt.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<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="IMG_20190921_091946.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -View of the Marmara sea. <br> -<br> - -<img src="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="IMG_20190921_103539.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Alman Çeşmesi, exterior. <br> -<br> - -<img src="IMG_20190921_103650.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Alman Çeşmesi, interior. <br> -<br> - -<img src="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="IMG_20190921_113821.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Hagia Sophpia exterior, detail. <br> -<br> - -<img src="IMG_20190921_115354.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Outer corridor. <br> -<br> - -<img src="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="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 to support heavy domes. -Much is under restoration.<br> -<br> - -<img src="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="IMG_20190921_123247.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Special stairway used by Muslim imans for delivering messages to congregation. <br> -<br> - -<img src="IMG_20190921_125241.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Interior of Hagia Sophia, featuring column detail and special lamp.<br> -<br> - -<img src="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="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="IMG_20190921_143225.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -One of the entrances to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. <br> -<br> - -<img src="IMG_20190921_143515.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Jim and Blaise inside the Grand Bazaar. <br> -<br> - -<img src="IMG_20190921_143622.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Lighting store inside the Grand Bazaar. <br> -<br> - -<img src="IMG_20190921_153435.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Water closet at 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="IMG_20190921_160321.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -The Spice Market. <br> -<br> - -<img src="IMG_20190921_160401.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Nancy and Blaise at the Spice Market. <br> -<br> - -<img src="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="IMG_20190921_161210.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -A bazaar located in a tunnel under the interstate. -<br> - -<h3>Bosphorus boat tour</h3> - -<p> -At 17:00 Nancy, Jim, and Blaise went on a guided boat tour of the Bosphorus straight. -</p> - -<img src="IMG_20190922_093007.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Bosphorus tour route. <br> -<br> - -<figure> - <img src="dolmabahce.jpg"> - <figcaption>View of Dolmabahce Palace from the Bosphorus.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="boat-selfie.jpg"> - <figcaption>Travelers pose during the Bosphorus boat tour.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<h3>dinner</h3> - -<figure> - <img src="bridge-dinner.jpg"> - <figcaption>Nancy and Blaise enjoy the view during dinner.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="bridge.jpg"> - <figcaption>Wharf where the travelers ate dinner.</figcaption> -</figure> - -</body> -</html> diff --git a/source/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul/nancy-dinner.jpg b/source/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul/nancy-dinner.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index 69b65ad..0000000 --- a/source/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul/nancy-dinner.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/source/armenian-heritage-trip/istanbul/shoes.jpg 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