Father's Day is always a little bitter sweet for me. My father passed away on Father's Day, when I was eight years old, and his passing left a little emotional void that cannot be filled no matter how good my fortune in life or how happy my family. My father bequeathed to me … [Read more...] about Father’s Day 2010
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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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