Tag Archives: Turkey

July 23, 2018 · 5:35 am

54 Days at Sea — Transiting the Bosporus Strait

Bosporus Strait

Sailing a large ship through the Bosporus Strait means taking aboard a pilot for the journey:

Bosporus Strait pilot

Along the way you might even see the yacht used by the presidents of Turkey. This is the state yacht of the Republic of Turkey, the MV Savarona:

MV Savarona — State Yacht of the Republic of Turkey

And being the Bosporus, sailing through it gives you yet another look at Istanbul. Click on any image below to bring up today’s gallery/slide show:

Bosporus Strait

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July 20, 2018 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — 54 Days at Sea; more Sinop favorites

Looking through the Arch

One last look at Sinop before leaving the Black Sea, traversing the Bosporus Strait, and heading back into the Mediterranean:

Colorful Produce

Jellyfish

Mesh

The Window

The Boat

Black Sea Green

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July 18, 2018 · 5:35 am

54 Days at Sea — Sinop Castle

Sinop Castle

There are two castles in Sinop. One is right next to the cruise port. The second, which is much more impressive and vastly more photogenic, is about a twelve-minute walk west northwest, across a narrow isthmus connecting Sinop to the rest of Turkey. I’ll just let today’s photos speak for themselves on this great site. Click on any image below to bring up today’s slide show/gallery: