My best friend from high school Kinnari Shah and I have made it our thing to travel together every few years, and this trip we settled on Istanbul, in part because neither of us had ever been, and in part because our AP Art History teacher, Madame Gehrels, taught us about the beautiful architecture there, especially the Hagia Sofia. I still remember the sense of wonder she instilled in us as students about the structure and its design, its history, its influence. The lesson was strong enough to stay with us for nearly four decades, leading us finally to commit to seeing it for ourselves.
When I studied Hagia Sofia in college, my professor said that he envied those of us who hadn't seen it yet because we still had that moment of wonder to experience the first time we saw it in person. Like you, this made quite an impression and remains a place I would love to experience.
When I studied Hagia Sofia in college, my professor said that he envied those of us who hadn't seen it yet because we still had that moment of wonder to experience the first time we saw it in person. Like you, this made quite an impression and remains a place I would love to experience.
Amazing shot - I've always wanted to visit that ole Byzantium. So much history. Enjoy your trip, Jay! I'll be living vicariously through you 🤓
We are going in October, now I know of a "must see". Thanks.
So beautiful thank you for sharing!
Beautiful.
Wow! So beautiful..glad you got to see it.
Oh my! That is simply stunning!
Thanks for the update and look forward to your next posts.