Sunday, June 6, 2010

Med Cruise - Day 9 - Kusadasi

We docked at the port of Kusadasi
Went to a house where they say Mary (the mother of Jesus) resided for a while after Jesus was crucified.
Mom in front of Mary's house
A wall of wishes at Mary's house

We've had to pay to use the bathroom throughout Europe
Our guide (Seyhan) at Ephesus
Nike - the greek goddess of victory
Ephesus
Seyhan in front of the Library of Celsus
Dad teaching us about Paul the Apostle at the Great Theater in Ephesus

Mckenzie following along in the scriptures while Dad teaches for a few minutes near the Great Theater at Ephesus
I love this sign!
Went to a carpet-weaving store near Ephesus

This is their $85,000 award-winning silk rug.
Turkish boys collecting something when dad knocks it out of the tree.
The ancient temple of..........I forgot. The pillar is the only thing left. Check out the birds making their nest on top of the pillar.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Med Cruise - Day 8 - Istanbul

At the port in Istanbul
Inside the St. Sophia church
Looking out toward the Blue Mosque
St. Sophia Church
Blue Mosque in the background
Mom and Dad in front of the Blue Mosque

Inside the Blue Mosque
Washing feet to go inside the mosque


At a restaurant overlooking Instanbul


View from the restaurant
Yep, we ate fish
Name of the restaurant

Inside the cistern - my camera doesn't take great pictures when it's dark
At the Grand Bazaar
Inside the Grand Bazaar
Looking out from the ship toward the Sultan's house
Dad
Jon, Bonnie, Mom, and Dad watching "The Princess and the Frog"
This is the "Movie Under the Stars" section of the boat

Friday, June 4, 2010

Med Cruise - Day 7 - Mykonos

Check out the sticker on the rear window
Greek island of Mykonos




Our guide talking to the Cruise Lady (Diane)

There are 365 churches on this island






Apostles Tavern

Greek snacks

This is my favorite dessert so far. The raspberry creme brulee. Yummy! I've had at least two desserts every day. Way too much food too! :)