Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Turkey: Turkish Delight

Topkopi Palace

Egyptian Market / Spice Bazaar

Turkish Delight

Visited the Topkapi Palace today then joined a food tour through the spice markets, ferried to the Asian side of Istanbul where we stopped at several shops tasting their cuisine (including Turkish Delight). The tour culminated in a tasting of 23 different dishes at a traditional Turkish restaurant.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Turkey: Istanbul

The Blue Mosque

Inside the Hagia Sophia

The Grand Bazaar (largest covered bazaar in the world)

Lunch

Galata Tower

Süleymaniye Mosque

Lots of walking around Istanbul today to see the sights. Great turkish food and impressive architecture. A song we cannot get out of our heads .... Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Singapore: Four Seasons Brunch

Had an amazing brunch with friends at the Four Seasons Hotel.  Full-on buffet.....

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Singapore: Chinatown, Sentosa and Little India

Explored Chinatown today, took a cable car ride out to Sentosa (a reclaimed land island that is like Disney) and went to Little India for dinner and a haircut. The haircut was old school and included a finish with a straight razor.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Singapore: Arab Street and "No Signboard Seafood"

Walked around the city and among other things went to Arab street. Also met up with friends at "No Signboard Seafood" down on the marina bay (Picture is across bay of the Marina Bay Sands).