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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!

A mosaic of Christ

Haghia Sophia Mural of Mary and Jesus

Brzantine Columns in Haghia Sophia

The nave of Sophia’s dome reaches to a height of 184 feet

Haghia Sophia Calligraphic roundel

Bill enjoys his chicken donners!