Top left: Ataturk memorial in Taksim Square – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is credited with being the founder of the Republic of Turkey. His surname, Atatürk, means 'Father of the Turks'.
Top right: Hagia Sophia – From Cathedral to Mosque and now a Museum. Famous for its massive dome and a big tourist attraction in Istanbul.
Two bottom picture: This is my Bosphorus. The place that I escape to, to breath! The Bosphorus has an amazing energy that makes me want to sit next to it forever.
My Istanbul in Food
Top left: Halka at my local Cafe. It taste like a South African pastry called 'Koeksister'. It is syrupy and crunchy and reminds me of home.
Top right: My Börek. Pastry filled with Cheese or Spinach or Meat. The meat is my favorite. I grab a Börek if I need something quick to eat.
Bottom left: Çay = Turkish Tea. It taste extra good out of these dainty glass cups.
Bottom right: Durum. It is a soft wrap filled with slices of Chicken or Beef with lettuce, Tomato and Gurkin and then they add some crispy French Fries inside. I have to get my weekly fix of this. I can live on Durum alone!
My Istanbul in Wine
I am loving the Turkish wine! I get excited opening a bottle of Turkish wine. It is like visiting a different part of Turkey while sitting in my home, sipping a glass of wine. My daughter calls it 'Mommy's Juice'!
Enjoy my journey through Istanbul with me! More photos to follow in future posts.
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Thank you! Tesekkürler!
