Istanbul - Galata

A few more days in Istanbul from the Galata side of the Golden horn, with some wonderful memories.  Our bedroom looked out on the Galata tower (which also meant we "enjoyed" the nightlife of the square late into the night).








We also spent some stimulating hours in the brand new Istanbul Modern - painting, sculpture, films, and installations, mostly from Turkey but also as far away as California.  Beautifully done museum, and it seems to be only half completed.



Our last night we were lucky enough to be able to attend a Sufi ceremony - the origin of "whirling dervishes".  A spectacular, solemn, beautiful, athletic, musical ceremony.

Now off to Greece!