The Last Byzantine Palace Many years ago, probably around 1980, we …
Visiting Istanbul 2019 – 1
After a busy and somewhat eventful summer, Jan and I arrived in Istanbul on …
The Pleasant Sides of Istanbul
As much as I wrote about the discomfort and stress I get in Istanbul, I …
Discomfort of Istanbul
This photograph has been in the making for about 20 years, maybe even more. …
St. Augustine Chapel
Our friends invited us to Fenerbahce Dalyan Club last week. As we …
Our First Couple of Days in Istanbul, 2017
After a very comfortable flight, we arrived in Istanbul about 75 minutes …
A Disappointing Restoration Project
I strongly favor keeping the old architecture alive, restoration, …
Mina’s Excellent 10th Birthday
Mina is now 1o years old, time flew and she has become a graceful girl. …
A Late Birthday Post
This post is for my lovely wife, love of my life! Happy belated birthday …