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View from our hotel balcony. The Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmet Camii

First night in Istanbul.

We said goodbye to The Salty Dawg it was sad…

Kay, Mehmet, Lowie, Bill and Davut

Izmir

Today we visited the City of Izmir, the ancient city of Smyrna. It was established on the shore of one of the most beautiful gulfs of the Aegean Sea dating back 8500 years. Today the population is nearly 4 million and the third largest city in Turkey. …

Historical Izmir Clock Tower

The Izmir Clock Tower built in 1901. The tower’s clock was a present from the German Emperor Wilhelm II. They say the clock has not stopped since its construction date.

Teos Ruins

Teos Ruins

The Teos Ruins were originally built in the 2nd Century BC. Through the centuries the various inhabitants have added to the many temples, amphitheaters, etc. We hiked the area, walking through fields that have not yet been excavated and have goats, cow…

Teos Ruins

Teos Ruins

The olive trees at The Teos Ruins are old and enormous.

Teos Ruins