Doug and Dian at sunset overlooking Istanbul from atop one of the 7 hills of Istanbul.
Dr. Williams at the pottery factory. We did not break anything. We kept our hands in our pockets! All pieces are made by hand, and hand-painted with natural dyes, which make the pieces suitable for eating vessels. Also, microwave safe.
Turkish fruit and vegetable stands on every corner. The tangerines are plentiful. The trees are loaded with ripe tangerines this time of year.
If you ever considered wantig to be an archeologist, this would convince you. Uncovered amongst the ruins, was the winged Goddess Nike.
Calling all graphic designers! It is rumored Nike paid a college student $150 to design the "swoosh." The inspiration is the swoosh of the feather Goddess Nike clutches in her right hand.
This close up highlights the olive leaf laurel clutched in her left hand. Thus, the tradition of crowning athletic victors with a crown of olive leafs.
Calling all professors. It was only appropriate we took a group photo posing in front of the library remains at Ephesus. What books must they have read? Left to right: Dr Williams, Doug and Dian Werhane, Dr. Ewing, and Saba Ziyanek.
More later.
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