“Turkey 🇹🇷 ~Istanbul is Very Enjoyable!”
As with any of our outings in this fine city, we wait for a sunny day. The temperatures are perfect this time of year to explore Istanbul, and because we have extra days, it’s doable to wait out the rainy days, then go, when the sun shines! It’s warm in direct sun, and cool in the shade, during the middle of the day. Wear layers, and you will be comfortable. In the mornings and evenings, it’s always a bit chilly In a wonderful way!
With a sunny day, the fishers of men come out, to drop their lines in the sea. They have good luck, as we see the fish caught. A bit on the small size, but if one catches many, then a family dinner is possible.
Today, we started out walking. We went as far as I could go, where we knew where we were at. After this vigorous hike uphill, we flagged down a taxi (Taski). With a photo of Remli Castle; our final destination, we were off!
The busy shipping lane is also quite entertaining. It’s the most narrow, so pilot boats must be required.
The Valens Aqueduct (Turkish: Bozdoğan Kemeri) was ordered to be built by the Emperor Valens in the 4th Century, in order to meet the water needs of the city. This impressive structure, and its 3,025 feet, brought water to the city for 15 centuries; through the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods, and it’s still stands today.
The building of the two-story aqueduct began in the Belgrade forest, from where it ran to a large cistern in Beyazıt, supplying Ottoman and Byzantine palaces and fountains with water along the way. The water was transported via cement channels, and later iron pipes. This major source of water for the city until the development of modern water distribution in recent times, but this city’s most distinctive and important historical remains, as a reminder of Istanbul’s amazing history.
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Loving all the historical details and the personal experiences.
Histories are so fascinating to me! I love seeing ancient architecture that is original, too!
Looks like you had a lovely day. I wish I could write about things like you two. Never was any good at compositions.
It was. Istanbul is quite nice. We should have come a long time ago! Daryl never use to write… it’s very new to him. He has a fun style. I’ve always dabbled in it. I took writing classes and enjoyed them