Grilled Lamb Kufte with Herbs I have been home almost a week and one half now. My jet lag has waned but my memories of my wonderful trip to Istanbul … [Read more...] about Lamb Kufte and Stuffed Tomatoes
Our Last Day in Istanbul
Sunday April 25 April 25th, our last day. We decided to meet Isak early even though we stayed up until 1:00am the night before. 8:00am came very early indeed. Today we have a busy agenda and there is some street closings midday because of the Istanbul Marathon. … [Read more...] about Our Last Day in Istanbul
Shabbat in Istanbul
Saturday April, 24 Well, I am sleeping in and relaxing a bit. My sister got up, dressed, and went to a Shul about 2 blocks from here but I am exhausted. We are going on a walking tour with Isak at 2:00pm. Promptly at 2:00, we met Isak in the lobby. … [Read more...] about Shabbat in Istanbul
Friday, Grand Bazaar Day
Istanbul Friday April 23 Friday morning promised a beautiful day, after a night of a night of soulful Turkish singing and then the 5:00 AM muezzin call to prayer coming from the outside our hotel room window I was glad our guide wasn’t coming until 9:00AM. Another fab … [Read more...] about Friday, Grand Bazaar Day
Istanbul Day 1 with Ghenghis
Thursday April 22nd The Ramada in the Nisantasi district is central to all and a great hotel for the price. Once again, we partook in an elegant and elaborate breakfast buffet, including a fresh made to order omelet bar. A black espresso with sugar armed me for today’s … [Read more...] about Istanbul Day 1 with Ghenghis
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