Hi Madalena, Thanks to you and Dagmar for your good wishes. You are correct that Istanbul is "magical". I have found a warm and welcoming population, a mystery of practice and beliefs, a respect for others as well as a visual feast at nearly every turn. I regret that today, I will leave our wonderful neighborhood, but look forward to exploring in Bucharest. Joan, thanks for selecting my photograph, "Waiting" as your choice yesterday. I am complimented that you liked it. Cheri
My selection today is Xueling's lively "Boats in front of the Buildings". The random placement of the colorful boats gives them the appearance of bobbing in the water, and visually leads me directly to the edge of the canal. It reminds me of the beautiful houses in Burano, Italy even including the laundry fluttering in the breeze. Everything invites me to wander into the scene and linger. Nicely done, Xueling!