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Our Amazing Honeymoon Cruise - Istanbul to Athens

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by: Jennifer Barile
Our honeymoon cruise started in Istanbul, where we spent a few days before boarding our ship, the Wind Surf. From Istanbul, we cruised the gorgeous Mediterranean, stopping at Turkish towns and Greek islands along the way. We had blue skies and warm temperatures all the way to our final destination of Athens!

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Our Amazing Mediterranean Honeymoon Cruise on the Wind Surf

Want to go? Wind Surf: Athens to Istanbul

I went to: Mediterranean, Greece, Turkey
Setting sail - Leaving IstanbulIstanbul - The Blue MosquePomegranates! Growing right outside our hotel in Istanbul.Transport in IstanbulMcDonalds is everywhereThe tram in Istanbul - Very easy to use!Street food in IstanbulBeautiful Turkish rugsIstanbul (Sultanhamet neighborhood)The Grand Bazaar in IstanbulStray cats were abundant in Istanbul.IstanbulWashing before entering the mosqueIstanbul UniversityThe tram (Istanbul)The Blue MosqueHagia (Haya) SofiaHagia SofiaHagia Sofia (Istanbul)Hagia SofiaHagia SofiaMosaic inside the Hagia SofiaJoe at the Hagia SofiaHagia Sofia mosaicMinaret from the Blue MosqueThe Blue MosqueHagia SofiaJoe, outside of the Blue MosqueThe German Fountain (Istanbul)Blue Mosque - Rules for entryInterior of the Blue MosqueBehind the Blue MosqueMore street food! Fried goodness.Bicycles for rent in IstanbulView of the Golden Horn (and Galata Bridge)Walking through the tunnel near the Galata BridgeTurkish Delight! Sweets at the Spice MarketMozzarella cheese and olives at the Spice Market (Istanbul)Fishing off of the Galata BridgeFisherman (Istanbul)Joe in front of the New MosqueThe New MosqueJoe on the Galata BridgeCheck out the fishing pole holders!Fish market at Karakoy, near the Galata Bridge (Istanbul)The Galata TowerIndependence Avenue in Beyoglu (Istanbul) Kebabs!Entrance to the Grand BazaarTea (cay) and baklava. Yum!Fresh-squeezed pomegranate juiceEntrance to the Topkapi Palace MuseumTile work in the Palace's haremTopkapi Palace haremView from the PalaceThe Wind Surf - Our home for the next week!Our bathroom on the shipDVD player & i-pod docking stationOne of the life boats on the Wind SurfLoungingTaking in the view of IstanbulThe gym on the Wind SurfView from the Wind SurfSaying goodbye to IstanbulExploring the ship was pretty fun!RopesA great place to curl up with a good bookPool and hot tubs on the Wind SurfSunset on the Wind SurfDinner, al frescoOur first port - Kusadasi, TurkeyHandy dust pan outside of EphesusEphesus ruins, outside of KusadasiEphesusMosaic tiles at EphesusThe library at EphesusJoe amongst the ruinsTerrace houses of Ephesus - Pieces together the piecesTerrace housesJoe & I in front of the libraryThe theater at Ephesus View from EphesusLunch in Sirince, outside of EphesusSirince - In the hillsSirinceWeaving silk from silkworm cocoonsTurkish rugsWeaving a Turkish rugRug presentationFresh pomegranate juice!Kusadasi, along the waterMe, next to the Wind SurfRhodes, GreeceRhodesRhodesLaundry day in RhodesRhodes street sceneRhodes stone workRhodes plazaThe beach in RhodesGetting some sunRhodes beach sceneRhodesWindmillsGelato truck in RhodesMedieval architecture in Rhodes Rhodes, near the pierBoarding the shuttle to Bodrum, TurkeyKabob meat with veggiesBodrum pierMuseum of Underwater Archaeology in BodrumView from the Bodrum castleBodrum - View from the CastleGold burial piecesBodrumJoe at the Bodrum CastleBodrum CastlePeacock at the Bodrum CastleOne of the beaches in BodrumThat's me, soaking in the hot tub!Joe, behind the wheelA Turkish sunsetThe hallway outside of our cabinTendering to Santorini, GreeceThe Wind Surf in SantoriniMaking the climb to the top of the hillOia, SantoriniOiaOiaView from the top!Before jumping in and swimming to the rockOiaBeautiful Mediterranean waterSantoriniWe rode a scooter from Thira to OiaWalking down to the pierYogurt, honey and walnuts (and beer)!Leaving Thira, SantoriniThe Wind SurfMykonos, GreeceMykonosMykonos - Beautiful blue-green waterJoe on the beach in MykonosSnorkeling with the Wind Surf in the backgroundA honeymoon smoochMykonos windmillsThe Wind Surf in MykonosJoe in MykonosBeautiful white-washed buildingsMykonosA cat and a pelicanThe pier at MykonosBikes for rent on the shipJoe at the helm in the bridgeThe casino on the Wind SurfThe Acropolis Theater - Athens, GreeceAcropolisView from the AcropolisTemple of Athena Nike - AcropolisView from the AcropolisThe ParthenonTemple of Olympian Zeus, viewed from the AcropolisParthenonThe Acropolis MuseumThe Ancient Agora of AthensAt the Agora MuseumFig and honey ice cream!Parliament Building at Syntagma SquareTemple of Olympian ZeusHadrian's ArchAthens MetroRuins in the Metro tunnelAthens MetroGold burial covering for a childThe Artemision Bronze - Zeus or PoseidonNational Archaeological Museum - AthensGreek potteryBoxing ChildrenSouvlaki

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