Category Archive: Picture of the Day

Pic of the Day: August 24

Pic of the Day: August 24

One of the joys of Istanbul is wandering around its many famous markets.  The massive Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar get all the attention, …

 

Pic of the Day: August 23

Pic of the Day: August 23

The height of cultural insensitivity:  a bunch of infidels chowing down on Istanbul’s famous grilled fish sandwiches, balik ekmek.  In the middle of the day.  …

 

Pic of the Day: August 22

Pic of the Day: August 22

Wireless internet for the holy month of Ramadan (or Ramazan, as they say in Turkey).  A welcome addition to the huge street party after sundown …

 

Pic of the Day: August 21

Pic of the Day: August 21

Is it Greek, or is it Turkish?  Apologies to all my feta-lovin’ friends, but it looks like a slam dunk for the Turkish side:  the …

 

Pic of the Day: August 20

Pic of the Day: August 20

You know what the eunuchs will do to you if you enter the harem, right?  At Topkapi Palace, visiting the Sultan’s harem is no longer …

 

Pic of the Day: August 19

Pic of the Day: August 19

For 1,000 years, the Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral ever built (dwarfing all those Gothic cathedrals that came a mere 600-800 years later).  Ironically, …

 

Pic of the Day: August 18

Pic of the Day: August 18

The Allens are officially back on tour.  Time to bring back the regular updates our followers desperate crave… Ever wonder why nobody travels by train anymore?  …

 

Pic of the Day: August 17

Pic of the Day: August 17

After two ultra-relaxing weeks, it’s time to say goodbye to the family in Paphos.  A final seafood lunch at Arapis on Coral Bay was so …

 

Pic of the Day: August 14

Pic of the Day: August 14

In the Paphos, Cyprus band scene, Jump Jive 5 covers early rock ‘n roll hits from the 50’s.  Featuring stepdad extraordinaire Glenn M. Groom on …

 

Pic of the Day: August 6

Pic of the Day: August 6

OK, we’ll break radio silence to share this wine tasting moment on JP’s 42nd birthday, at the Sterna Winery in the hills above Paphos.  Take …