If you think that three airplanes from Los Angeles to Istanbul, Turkey with a travel time over 24 hours with a 5 year old and infant will be like experiencing hell, ....well, then you're right! But it is so worth it. Alex and Serene took in the sites, smells, and textures of Turkey this summer. The Bosphorus Strait is the boundary dividing the continents of Europe and Asia, cutting through the center of Istanbul connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. In August, when temperatures are soaring, it is exquisite. Featuring architecturals splendors -- palaces, an ancient fort, elegant mosques and the country's finest mansions -- it is breathtaking even for the little ones to view the two continents from the boat. What's the drawback? I was terrified they'd both fall overboard and I'd be forced to jump into the deep blue water. Tip? Next time....I'll remember to pack the life jackets too.
