Cappadocia: Window in the Rock

Cappadocia: Church of Three Crosses

It's a little tricky finding a way up into this church, but once you find it, it's not too hard. The name of this church comes from the fact that there are three crosses carved in the ceiling.

Cappadocia: Elmali Church

The Elmali Church is one of many churches in the  Goreme Open Air Museum. Like the others, it is carved out of the rock. The churches in this area are from the 10th, 11th, and 12th centuries.

Cappadocia: Cave Homes in Cavusin

Istanbul: Spice Market

Entrance to the Spice Market as seen from the steps of the New Mosque. In the background, center of picture, is the Rustem Pasa Mosque, which is well worth visiting.

Istanbul: Haghia Sophia

The Haghia Sophia was completed in the year 537. It served as a church in Constantinople until the city was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. The city was rename Istanbul and the church was converted to a mosque. It is now a museum.

Canals of Amsterdam

Arrived in the Netherlands early in the morning and had a 13 1/2 hour layover. So I took the train from Schiphol Airport into Amsterdam. Did a lot of walking!

Off to Amsterdam

A few months ago my brother called me and wanted to know if I was interested in taking a month long trip to Turkey with him. I said "sure!" So here I am on the first leg of my trip there. KLM was a great airline to travel on and the non-stop flight from DFW to Amsterdam was less than half full.