The title of this phlog is stolen from Eric Hansen's book of the same name, which describes his adventures in Yemen long before my time there. I used his book as a reference in planning my trip. My current employer and inability to write as well both prohibit me from offering the same quality of narrative as in his book, so this site is instead intended to help me share my photos with friends, family and fellow travelers. Enjoy!
Istanbul was lovely and easy to travel, if you can evade the occasional tout. The Blue Mosque (top four photos) is the most beautiful building I've ever seen, and I spent most of my time in Istanbul there.
