Images taken with OMDS OM-1 and Olympus 12-100/F4 or PanLeica 8-18mm/F2.8-4. Others taken with iPhone-X

It was cloudy when we arrived in Istanbul. Panorama of the Galataport port from the ship deck (iPhone-X)



Hagia Sophia, about 8am to beat the lines (about 50 people were in front of us).







A pink balloon is trapped in the ceiling.



The sultan's personal prayer box



Exterior of the Blue mosque



Ceiling of the Blue mosque (under renovation)



Forgot the name of this mosque





While modern looking, this obelisk was sent from Egypt in 390 AD. Evidently chariot races were held between the 2 obelisks.





Grand Bazaar





People: inside the Blue mosque



People: pretzel vendor and customer outside Hagia Sophia



Leaving Istanbul: Canakkale Bridge