How about a little "Meat on the Street". These type restaurants are everywhere in this gigantic city. It has a little Central Asian flair. I wonder what there health rating is?

This ferry is exactly like the one we ride three times a week to language school. Not a bad trade considering the cars we used to drive.

This ancient palace belonged to one of the ruling Sultans long ago. What a view!

I believe that this is an ancient arch connected to an ancient empire. Notice that it is located in front of a "hip" clothing store. This is a very common site here.

In this extremely old city, the ancient and the modern often are seen side by side. Every day, the mosques remind us of the millions who are searching. Please remember them.