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.Although
the purpose of a trip is to see places and sites, an inescapable wild card
was our anticipation of sharing it with friends with like minds. Each of
us brought something to the trip, |
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The 8 (minus the Carrs) near Blue Mosque |
Did we just buy Turkish carpets? |
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This bubble of friendship, as comforting
as it is, also acts as a barrier to making time |
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at Ephesus (minus the Adamses) |
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Deb helping Punto's carpet weaver tie a double knot |
Viking staff welcoming excursioners with Champagne |
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Our favorite waiter, Marvin |
Istanbul guide, Umit | Room service, Krypton and Mohammed | |||
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Schiavon (Murano) glass blower |
Athens, Greece students on field trip |
Burano lace-maker, a dying breed |
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Dubrovnik guide Christiana & winery daughter |
Karaman family at Malvasija wine-tasting |
Nikos, guide of Santorini's Secret Wine Trail |
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Boris, head of wait staff |
does Chuck have lens envy? |
Viette, passionate Kotor guide |
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