tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27641931888918939692024-02-07T06:15:22.321-08:00Greenville Tech Goes to IstanbulMatt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-83858244123998869762013-04-02T16:13:00.000-07:002013-04-02T16:15:12.401-07:00Topkapi Palace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-65205282867229031842013-04-02T15:52:00.001-07:002013-04-02T15:52:53.793-07:00Lunch BreakAfter the Basilica Cistern, we were in desperate need of refreshment. So we followed our tour guide to a restaurant where our tour organizer, Yousman, had designed a special menu of homemade soup and Turkish ravioli. <br />
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Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-20329395391710497872013-04-02T15:49:00.000-07:002013-04-02T15:49:11.871-07:00Basilica Cistern<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Go2VCQr3-cS_XmXHOwydGKKQup1AUk9oUihG57qq-O1LlaOeYAQlV5IwR320yQ2WlhVb1B9GNlJCZ2S4-j3SSASjwRGShFJknSfwyQ7G5iSG67InFkOtrgjMrZdgHa0S1HtRDSDwBLM/s1600/basilica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Go2VCQr3-cS_XmXHOwydGKKQup1AUk9oUihG57qq-O1LlaOeYAQlV5IwR320yQ2WlhVb1B9GNlJCZ2S4-j3SSASjwRGShFJknSfwyQ7G5iSG67InFkOtrgjMrZdgHa0S1HtRDSDwBLM/s320/basilica.jpg" width="320" /></a>Deep under the streets of the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, a vast underground cavern supported by seemingly endless rows of columns wait in the darkness. This stony vault was constructed by slaves to store the water supplies for the city in deep reservoirs in case of a siege. Now, the Basilica Cistern sits mostly empty but illuminated for tourists to pass through the cavern.Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-25012365202374892832013-04-02T15:45:00.001-07:002013-04-02T15:45:44.665-07:00The Hagia Sofia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85w9v46DpRDxMiux5guGFhKpgtn6LV4rNqA07Vy6OlRX0QrmBPwVdBNwu85xgYj5WV-vWJz_vafOovcJ6xRCgaVM3JETCyUzuq0_pmOZ-avJ2F0ENLW-gJhYa4r2ABWrRHEcFomDAYtM/s1600/sofya0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85w9v46DpRDxMiux5guGFhKpgtn6LV4rNqA07Vy6OlRX0QrmBPwVdBNwu85xgYj5WV-vWJz_vafOovcJ6xRCgaVM3JETCyUzuq0_pmOZ-avJ2F0ENLW-gJhYa4r2ABWrRHEcFomDAYtM/s320/sofya0.jpg" width="320" /></a>Right across the plaza from the Blue Mosque, stands the Hagia Sofia (here the Ayasofya). The name means "Holy Wisdom" and the structure was the largest cathedral for nearly a millennium.<br />
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After the fall of Constantinople, the cathedral was converted into a mosque. You can see the evidence of the conversion by the large discs of displayed Arabic script and the adjustment of the nave to be tilted slightly offset so that the innermost portion of Aya Sofya points toward Mecca.<br />
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Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-39227720039785516402013-04-02T15:32:00.000-07:002013-04-02T15:32:17.201-07:00The Blue MosqueFrom the Hippodrome we walked toward the sea and climbed the steps to one of the spectacular architectural achievements in the world: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque - also known as the "Blue Mosque" for its blue tiles.<br />
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To start the first full day of our Istanbul encounter, we journeyed from our hotel to the Hippodrome where chariots once raced for the favor of the sultan. Though the Hippodrome now lies beneath several layers of foundations as each new era built upward, we could imagine the festivities and competition around the Obelisk of Theodosius.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Believed to be about 2500 years old this serpantine column has some serious history!<br />Originally an offering to Apollo it contained a golden tripod and bowl accompanied with 3 snake heads.<br />Unfortunately the serpent heads are no longer attached to the column but one of three heads resides in the<br />Archology Museum of Istanbul.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-68863249100789962472013-03-28T21:50:00.002-07:002013-03-28T21:50:54.667-07:00And We're Off!Early this morning, we will fly out of Charlotte, NC off to discovery in Istanbul!<br />
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Now, just the little matter of a trans-Atlantic flight and we'll be off to adventure!Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-72167951747820106662013-03-15T06:41:00.001-07:002013-03-15T07:52:28.357-07:00Turkish PracticeWhenever I travel overseas, I try to master a few simple phrases in the host nation's native tongue. I feel much better about walking around and interacting with others if I can demonstrate a good faith attempt to try the language - and usually the people I meet appreciate the effort!<br />
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If you would like to practice some Turkish phrases and words, I would recommend the website <a href="http://www.memrise.com/" target="_blank">Memrise</a>. This is an interactive website designed to give you personalized language drills. The part I like best is that the lessons are user-created and customizable. If you are having trouble with a word, you can select from a list of pictures & mnemonic devices (or create your own) to help you remember the term.</div>
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Create an account and give it a try! From my experience, <a href="http://www.memrise.com/" target="_blank">Memrise</a> is a great game to play for a few minutes a day, and I'm surprised by how quickly I've been able to learn some basic Turkish.</div>
Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-79186102488238413752013-03-14T07:49:00.000-07:002013-03-14T10:08:31.511-07:00More Blogs, More FunWe've got several more blogs up and linked together now. We've got a blog-community! (Bloggerhood?)<br />
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If you haven't created your blog yet and sent me the link: <a href="mailto:cazesmc@my.gvltec.edu">cazesmc@my.gvltec.edu</a> yet, please do so as soon as possible!<br />
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I'll be sending you the list of your Turkish blog-pals with more instructions later today. By doing so, we will be able to send invitations to those students to join in on your blog!<br />
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Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-38009205691174402572013-03-12T11:11:00.003-07:002013-03-12T11:11:59.141-07:00Student BlogsJust wanted to point out that Robin has successfully created her blog and sent me her blog info.<br />
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<br />If you'd like to see how she has set hers up, click the link on the right "<a href="http://robinistanbul2013.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Robin Goes to Istanbul</a>"!Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-81535857725398390992013-03-11T10:59:00.000-07:002013-03-11T11:28:55.843-07:00Adding Your Blogs<h3>
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I have sent out the invitations to participate in this blog. Many of you have accepted the invitation and that is great!<br />
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Remember that we would like you to create your own blog by selecting the "New Blog" option on your "landing page" when you go to <a href="http://blogger.com/">blogger.com</a><br />
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When you have created the blog, send the web address to me: <a href="mailto:cazesmc@my.gvltec.edu">cazesmc@my.gvltec.edu</a><br />
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That way I can add your blog to this site and we can all link to each others' work!<br />
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~<strong>Matt Cazessus</strong>Matt_Cazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064655284314205913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764193188891893969.post-53981385861402857352013-03-05T12:00:00.005-08:002013-03-05T12:00:28.468-08:00This is not where I am, but where I might be in a few weeks.<br />
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