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The Basilica Cisterns In The Depths of History
We truly loved the Cisterns. In the heart of the historical area of the city an underground cavern has been built and standing for hundreds of years built from 527-565. The 336 marble columns rising from the ground, supplied the water for the city. The…
Medusa columns
Two of the 336 Columns in the Cistern have a Medusa head used as the bases. No one is sure why. In the The Roman period these sculptures where considered masterpieces. They say if you look into the eyes of Medusa she has the ability to turn you to stone.
Matt & Connie Sullivan’s Visit to Just Believe
Matt & Connie Sullivan visited us here in Costa Rica for the past several days (Saturday-Thursday) and we had a wonderful time. We took Just Believe out for a day and cruise around the local storms as well as seeing a lot of the local ar…
Haghia Sophia
We explored Haghia Sophia more than 1,400 years old, originally built as a church. In the 15th century The Ottomans converted it into a mosque. When the church was converted into a mosque all of the beautiful mosaics and murals where covered over…
Haghia Sophia
On the ground level leading up to the north gallery there are sarcophagus ledges. Really creepy!
