Sunday, September 30, 2007

I'd like Strait Shooting for $600, Alex.
















The world's narrowest strait used for international navigation, it connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara (which is connected by the Dardanelles to the Aegean Sea, and thereby to the Mediterranean Sea).

What is . . .?

Saturday, September 29, 2007

What are you looking at?

Though the view from my office at the Hilton Istanbul is a little dreary, the view around the grounds lights up at night quite nicely.















Friday, September 28, 2007

Fruit Stand by Night
















Maybe it's the Efes talking, but you got one fine fruit stand there, effendi.

Istanbul, not Constantinople
















Greetings from Istanbul! Now, where are all the ladies at?
Oh, that way? Thanks!