Category Archives: Europe

Italy…again.

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Dave

Yes, back in Italy again–after saying I wouldn’t be returning for quite some time.  It took less than 11 months.  I have to thank Renee and Kevin–old friends from my junior high and high school days–who coaxed me and Steph … Continue reading →

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Gunfire Incident at Topkapi Palace

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Dave

Because I missed an opportunity to visit the Archaeological Museum yesterday, I decided to visit this morning before I went to the airport.  My alarm did not go off and I woke up 40 minutes late.  I also had little … Continue reading →

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Istanbul – Day 3 – Ayasofya and the Islamic Art Museum

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Dave

At this point in the trip, I am suffering from a serious case of Stendahl’s syndrome and my senses are overloaded.   I visited the Hagia Sophia today and the Islamic Art Museum.  The Hagia Sophia is a place I have … Continue reading →

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Istanbul – 2nd Day

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Dave

Well, I have recovered a bit from my travel-related malaise and Italy seems like a distant memory.  I received an Istanbul 101 course today courtesy of my tour guide, Serhat.  We had a small tour group consisting of me, a … Continue reading →

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Istanbul – Day 1

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Dave

It was very tough leaving everyone behind and heading to Istanbul myself.  It was especially difficult leaving my nephew at the Rome airport–he had never traveled overseas before and I didn’t want him to encounter any unforeseen issues.  Honestly, I … Continue reading →

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