Given our time here and with Palestinian expats we have met, we understand the sentiments behind the grafitti. http://t.co/0qJ0tmUw5X

Given our time here and with Palestinian expats we have met, we understand the sentiments behind the grafitti. http://t.co/0qJ0tmUw5X

Out wandering the mostly closed markets near Istanbul University today. http://t.co/kx68WTO1Ki

Now we begin the festival of Eid al-Fitr, a three day holiday here. If you had just been through a month of fasting, you’d celebrate too.
David and I are hanging out at the Buyukada sea bus terminal, enjoying some local bread and the breeze off the water. http://t.co/6J07TUKXaD

We are off to the Princes Islands today by ferry, along with everyone visiting relatives for end of Ramazan. http://t.co/fx5Xx8EbAk

David atop the Theodosian Walls surrounding Istanbul. http://t.co/vPqK6QEEZL

We were here at this famous place and time last year in Turkey. http://t.co/xBmLo8vcCQ

At the Suleimon Mosque today, one of the most beautiful in Istanbul. http://t.co/5fdPUAQklD

Tonight he are dining from the top of 14th century Galata Tower, a key fortification from the Byzantine empire. http://t.co/1GXbhcHnjp

Walking towards Taksim Square after Iftar listening to street musicians singing Billy Joel in Turkish. A melting pot. http://t.co/uvllRsuEuy
