ICE 2007 Istanbul
 
07-07-Turkey-Conference
 
Science in the exotic setting of Istanbul, city of history and diverse life.
 
Here.... is Turkey
And Istanbul
The Conference Headquarters (yes, we had to spend time here tool)
Our conference excursion to the Historic Peninsula Ahmed
The Sultan Ahmet, with an atmosphere like no other place
In Turkey, one has to follow the rules!
The Aya Sopfya, built in current form in 537
Yes, that is 1500 years ago!
Egyptian Obelisque in the Hippodrome
The German fountain on Hippodrom Square
The Mevlevi (Whirling Dervishes)
An exotic evening of dance and song
With belly dancers
and good times
and serious discussion
and, still more belly dancers
Zoar gets the prize! Young Investigator of 2007
Informal trip to the Dolmabahce Palace
with its grand European style
and grand European visitors (Konrad)
Always more scientific discussion
with Thom doing the explaining
the rest of us, enthralled, well, at least awake
and all in good humor.
The whole gang
Marc, Thom, Vlad, Konrad, and Zoar
A ferry ride to Asia
under the Turkish flag
Our guide and friend, Bulent
Marc enjoying life on the sea
The Bosporus, big ships and small
Leaving Europe behind
and landing in Asia
Konrad and Vlad viewing the Kiz Kulesi
The famous view of the Historic Peninsula
returning to Europe
and a last view of old Istanbul (and old Rob)