Just returned from a two week sojourn in Europe. The jetlag is kicking me in the nuts, so I will try to be a coherent as possible.
First we flew from Denver to Istanbul and stayed at the Four Seasons Sultanahmet (the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at)
We saw the sights, such as the Blue Mosque
Our guide, Jem, however, knew of a way to see Istanbul from lesser known
We then went to the Basillica Cistern, which used to be the water supply for old Constantinople
We ate lots of baclava (with heavy spreadable cream--nom nom)
Then saw Ayasofya
We made a trip to the Topkapi Palace
Istanbul is beautiful
Then we made a trip to both the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, which were amazing...
We walked across the Blue Bridge...
pts 2, 3 and 4 below
Results 1 to 25 of 28
-
10-27-2008, 09:57 AM #1
plus size lifestyle model
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- WHEREAS,
- Posts
- 12,936
TR: Istanbul, Venice, Florence and Bologna
-
10-27-2008, 09:58 AM #2
plus size lifestyle model
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- WHEREAS,
- Posts
- 12,936
Venice pt. 2
We hoped a flight from Istanbul to Venice with a VERY brief stopover in Vienna.
After a water taxi ride to our hotel and quick stroll down the byzantine streets of Venice, St. Mark's greeted us...
Then we strolled around the Doge's Palace
And looked at the beautiful Grand Canal and gondolas
Venice + sunset = romance
The Ronteles in Murano
On the vaparetto ride back from Murano (St. Mark's square)
St. Mark's at night is one of the most romantic places I've ever been. The lights, the music, it really is special
Next, we went to Firenze!Last edited by Rontele; 10-27-2008 at 10:06 AM.
-
10-27-2008, 09:59 AM #3
plus size lifestyle model
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- WHEREAS,
- Posts
- 12,936
Florence and Bologna, pt. 3
Hercules, Hercules!
Palazzo Vecchio
The Duomo
The Jewish Synagogue in Firenze (amazing!)
Michelangelo's tomb in the Santa Croce
Exterior of the Santa Croce w/ the Ronteles
We had bisteca Fiorentina in the old cellar of the Antinori family winery
The next day, we left the environs of Florence for the Tuscan countryside. The view of Florence from the Pizzale Michelangelo
Tuscany = $$$$
This is where Leonardo purportedly painted the Mona Lisa
On the border between the provinces of Florence and Siena
Siena
We flew out of Bologna, but had an awesome day strolling around this midevil gem
Fin.Last edited by Rontele; 10-27-2008 at 10:16 AM.
-
10-27-2008, 10:04 AM #4
< --- just fits
- Join Date
- Oct 2003
- Location
- new JERSEY
- Posts
- 2,595
Mmmm... baclava....
-
10-27-2008, 10:08 AM #5
Registered User
- Join Date
- Feb 2006
- Location
- Skiattle
- Posts
- 7,750
First TR as a Married Man!
-
10-27-2008, 10:14 AM #6
Not a Local
- Join Date
- May 2006
- Location
- Corner of Percocet and Depression
- Posts
- 4,181
Dude, that looked like fun, I want to get to Istanbul some day. Thanks for sharing!
-
10-27-2008, 10:19 AM #7
< --- just fits
- Join Date
- Oct 2003
- Location
- new JERSEY
- Posts
- 2,595
I went to Florence and Venice in the springtime and it is amazing how we, well, took the same exact pictures!
-
10-27-2008, 10:27 AM #8
Jack A. Orseoff, Esq.
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- Making the Bowl Great Again
- Posts
- 13,813
sweet.
no food pics?
-
10-27-2008, 10:46 AM #9
Carpe Skiem
- Join Date
- Oct 2004
- Location
- Colyrady
- Posts
- 3,780
Sweet!
Did you hit the carpet stores in Istanbullshit?
Jesus, she's a LOT better looking than you:
-
10-27-2008, 10:50 AM #10
plus size lifestyle model
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- WHEREAS,
- Posts
- 12,936
From Bologna
Originally Posted by RootSkier
sweet.
no food pics?
-
10-27-2008, 11:38 AM #11
Sharp as a bowling ball.
- Join Date
- Sep 2006
- Location
- Fraggle Rock, CO
- Posts
- 8,001
Solid work!
Brandine: Now Cletus, if I catch you with pig lipstick on your collar one more time you ain't gonna be allowed to sleep in the barn no more!
Cletus: Duly noted.
-
10-27-2008, 12:24 PM #12
Registered User
- Join Date
- Feb 2004
- Location
- NYC
- Posts
- 2,003
Thanks for sharing...looks like a great trip!
"You're not going to put this on that stupid ski website are?"
...And the greatest ice must crumble when it's flower's time to grow.
-
10-27-2008, 12:26 PM #13
~~~(oYo)~~~
- Join Date
- Feb 2005
- Posts
- 19,746
Looks like a nice trip. You certainly are attached to that man purse of yours.
Is it radix panax notoginseng? - splat
This is like hanging yourself but the rope breaks. - DTM
Dude Listen to mtm. He's a marriage counselor at burning man. - subtle plague
-
10-27-2008, 12:49 PM #14
Funky But Chic
- Join Date
- Sep 2001
- Location
- The Cone of Uncertainty
- Posts
- 49,304
Ha, I didn't even notice until you mentioned it. Looks like a great trip, my wife's been after me to go to Turkey for years (she lived there as a teenager). Plus great pics from Italy (and the Mrs. is certainly a keeper, congrats). Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
It seems a bit odd that in the Egyptian spice market in Turkey all the signs are in English - just an observation.
-
10-27-2008, 01:14 PM #15
Class(less) Clown
- Join Date
- Feb 2006
- Location
- New England
- Posts
- 12,096
Four Seasons?!.... Way too classy for TGR. Please delete and repost in Alpine Zone. Thank you.
Unless, of course, you're sharing some more honeymoon pics...
Nice trip. I love Italy, but have yet to see Turkey. How was that Bisteca Fiorentina? I was amazed how good their beef was!Screw the net, Surf the backcountry!
-
10-27-2008, 01:14 PM #16
Frieda's Boss
- Join Date
- Mar 2006
- Location
- CO
- Posts
- 1,878
Right on. Congrats on getting hitched.
Istanbul rocks. Would really like to get back out there some day and explore more of Turkey.Last edited by ColMan; 10-27-2008 at 01:17 PM.
-
10-27-2008, 01:18 PM #17
Don't take no jive.
- Join Date
- Oct 2003
- Location
- be here now
- Posts
- 5,424
word up. congrats again.
-
10-27-2008, 01:52 PM #18
...enhances gameplay
- Join Date
- Mar 2005
- Posts
- 4,717
Nice TR. Venice is great, isn't it? Discover any new foods?
Congrats on getting married, too."Active management in bear markets tends to outperform. Unfortunately, investors are not as elated with relative returns when they are negative. But it does support the argument that active management adds value." -- independent fund analyst Peter Loach
-
10-27-2008, 02:05 PM #19
plus size lifestyle model
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- WHEREAS,
- Posts
- 12,936
Heh. I figured it was a nice and convenient way to carry my camera, guidebooks and stand out like a total gaper tourist. Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
Everyone in Turkey speaks english, kind of like Borat. Originally Posted by iceman
Last edited by Rontele; 10-27-2008 at 02:09 PM.
-
10-27-2008, 02:30 PM #20
Dork.
- Join Date
- Feb 2007
- Location
- Not Philly
- Posts
- 4,476
a) great trip
b) Siena is the most underrated city in Italy in my opinon. Amazing feel and great food. Too bad you missed the Il Palio.
c) Istanbul is now on my list of places to vist.
d) Enjoy getting those billables back!
-
10-27-2008, 03:19 PM #21
plus size lifestyle model
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- WHEREAS,
- Posts
- 12,936
Billables start again on Monday for a new year. Originally Posted by lionelhutz
-
10-27-2008, 03:30 PM #22
it just depends
- Join Date
- Apr 2008
- Location
- just outside the bubble
- Posts
- 1,680
Nice. Tuscany looks sweet. I've always wanted to get to that area.
And good luck with the married life!
-
10-27-2008, 10:33 PM #23
David Beckham's Evil Twin
- Join Date
- May 2005
- Location
- Radville
- Posts
- 3,328
Saweeeeet!
Let's grab drinks and dinner soon so I can hear more about it.I've got more suits than Liberace, but less than Eastvailhucker.
-
10-27-2008, 10:41 PM #24
Funky But Chic
- Join Date
- Sep 2001
- Location
- The Cone of Uncertainty
- Posts
- 49,304
She's American but lived in Ankara from age 12-15, her Dad was a big deal with the No Such Agency. Originally Posted by greg
-
10-28-2008, 01:06 AM #25
Smoove Artist
- Join Date
- Dec 2002
- Location
- Stuttgart
- Posts
- 1,411
Originally Posted by Rontele
Sure. In Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. Get on a bus and head a few hours East and haggle for rugs. Good grief. Thankfully money talks and breaks down any language barrier. I recall paying $15 a day for a driver/car (all day local tours in southern interior Turkey) and they thought I overpaid. Great trip, great country. Instanbul is like NYC, but with history and culture."Girl, let us freak."
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks