Monday, July 19, 2010

Turkish delights (markets & bazaars)

We've blogged about markets before, and we love visiting them because they're such a rich cultural experience. We were especially looking forward to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, and it really was incredible. We also visited the spice market there, which was a highlight of the entire trip. At the Grand Bazaar we bought Jacob a new wedding band (he lost his a few years ago, and we need to replace it because women keep asking him out!). Here's a photo of the little impromptu ring ceremony we had in the middle of the crowded bazaar. Here are a few more photos...


spices and tea at the spice market


Turkish delight (of course)


dried fruit (and candy in the background) at the spice market


pottery from the Blue Mosque's bazaar


and honey from the weekly market in Marmaris

3 comments:

Hollie and Mike Christiansen said...

great now I am hungry and jealous of your fabulous romantic moment in the middle of a market in Turkey. :)

Michael said...

Jake, I love the ring!

KathiG said...

Love, love, love that blue glass from the bazaar, especially the clear blue squares down front!!!