Most of these photos of Istanbul streets and sidewalks were taken from the coach windows. I wish we'd had more time to explore this lively and diverse city.
This is the entrance to an elementary school on opening day - all ages and faiths.
Backgammon in front of a cafe.
Pomegranates freshly squeezed and corn-on-the cob.
A policeman is sitting in the shade behind his colorful booth in Sultanahmet Square.
We passed this exquisite building several times before I was able to take this picture.
These are more typical apartments.
This is the former office of the Orient Express - one of the original train engines is parked at the side.
The twirling monk is a familiar motif for tourist souvenirs.
Istanbul is always surrounded by the past. Here a medieval fortress stands near a major intersection.
Remains of the city walls.
Remains of one of the aquaducts.
The ubiquitous ad for cellular phones, and a reminder of the favorite ally of the Turks.
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