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Istanbul Perspective

These two guys were having a quiet drink close to the Galata Tower.  But look at the real picture below to get the full context. Linked to the Photo Friday, Perspective, Sundays […]

Top of the Tower

This cylindrical, stone tower in Istanbul’s ‘new’ town dates from 1348. It was the tallest building in Istanbul when it was built and it still dominates this part of the […]

On Cloud Nine

I am both a tea and a coffee drinker, so Istanbul was my kind of place; strong, Turkish coffee scents the air, and men dash to and fro carrying trays […]

Sultans, Tiles and Circumcision

My favourite part of the Topkapi Palace is the area known as the Fourth Courtyard.  Here the lovely gardens and terraces are home to a number of kiosks and pavilions […]

Stormy Florida Sky

The wet and windy weather that hit Florida just as I arrived in February was mild compared to the ice storm that was terrorising most of the other states. I […]

Spicy Window

This is one inviting grocery store in Brussels. English speakers who don’t speak French would probably guess that the name of this store has something to do with spices, and that wouldn’t […]

The Tardis Lands in Glasgow

Police Boxes like this one used to be a common sight around Britain.  They predate our era of easy mobile communications; they were located in public places to allow the […]

Bridging the Ages

Istanbul’s Galata Bridge connects the old town with the new; atop are the trams and the fishermen, beneath are the bright lights and restaurants, beyond are the domes and minarets. […]