Salzburg loves Mozart. Throughout the city, in the narrow alleys and open squares, his face can be seen in store windows and portraits.
This is the city where Mozart was born and where he spent much of his early life.
Second Lieutenant George N. Bascom, sat stiff and upright in his tent. Across from him, still drinking his coffee, sat his guest, the greatest Apache leader of the day; Cochise. It was February 4th, 1861, at Apache Pass.
Seeing the six minarets and domes of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (or Blue Mosque) from across the the Sultanahmet Square, the Mosque has the effect I'm sure it's architect intended; to inspire awe with its overwhelming size, majesty and splendor.
Everyone loves a bazaar; the vibrant colors, the sounds of shoppers and merchants, often haggling over prices, with unique articles for sale. Watching the people, gives the bazaar a life all it's own. The gold, the silks, the spices ...
I never gave a lot of thought to visiting Turkey. I was aware of depth of history and architecture found there, but somehow, I never considered visiting there. At least until an opportunity presented itself to tour the 7 cities of Revelation.