Once known as Constantinople, Istanbul is perched on both the continents of Europe and Asia. I was in Istanbul meeting pastors, establishing contacts for a future production there. The land and the people are truly wonderful, especially the food!
1 0f 2 Obelisks remaining from the Hippodrome built for Chariot Races. The 1,000 marble seats of the Christian stadium were torn down and used to build Blue Mosque.
1 of 2 vases in Hagai Sofia for holding alabaster oil for lamps
1 of 6 Minarets
A Foul Situation
Although Hagai Sofia was later converted into a Mosque, Christian symbols remain from 532 AD. Here, Constantin (on R) and Justineon (on L) present their gifts - city & Sofia
Bijon and friends
Bijon and I
Bijon Mohammed
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque & I
Blue Mosque at a distance
Buildings Adorned
Busy streets
Cat at the Internet Club
Ceiling in Hagai Sofia
Celebrating Turkish Victory Day
Cherry Juice Wine
Children at a Portable Fair
Communists Can, but Christians Can't Voice Their Views
Corey & Rose Erman
Different columns taken from pagen temples in Hagai Sofia
