Archive for July, 2009

Sunset Magazine

July 31, 2009

What a nice surprise!

A part of my blog was reprinted in the “Buzz from Bloggers” section of the magazine. =)

Thanks Sunset!

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Istanbul, Turkey

July 9, 2009

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The view from The Kempinski Ciragon Palace of the Bosphorus River.

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The Blue Mosque.

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Aya Sophia.

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Basilica Cistern.

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The spice market.

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Turkish ice cream.

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The whirling dervishes.

Jordan

July 9, 2009

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Israel

July 9, 2009

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Flags in Tel Aviv.

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Chegall windows.

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Jerusalem.

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Haifa.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

July 9, 2009

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Paris, France

July 9, 2009

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I love the romance of Paris…the beautiful architecture, strong lines and picture-perfect monuments.

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Even ordinary signs have appeal to me in French.

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I have an obsession with Laduree. This classy, elegant pastry shop on the Champs Elysses has been around since 1862. The celadon green box with silver writing is the Tiffany and Co of sweets.

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The inventor of the double-decker macaroon, they sell 15,000 a day.