Saturday, September 24, 2011

Trip to Turkey: Day 7 Last day!

We started out going to the Grand Mosque where all the girls had to cover our hair.  It was beautiful!


Then we went to the silk market. Only one store was open. He made bank for opening on time! Good job to him. Then we went to Iznik which is the site of Nicaea. Nicaea is where the council took place in Christian history that decided on the nature of the relationship between Jesus Christ and God. Were they the same? Were they similar but different? They decided they are the same. Many people think that Mormons aren't Christian because we don't follow this creed.
Then we were in a rush to get to Hagia Sophia! It is absolutely beautiful and these pictures will not do it justice. It has been a cathedral, a Mosque, and not a museum. It was amazing! Then we went shopping for a bit, got dinner, and headed back to Jerusalem! It felt wonderful to get back. The flight felt like the shortest flight I have ever been on. I don't remember take off or landing. They woke me up to eat but other than that I slept the whole time! Seriously, the JC feels like home right now--it is where I should be. It feels good to get back to somewhere where I know I will spend every night. 

It was an AMAZING trip!

2 comments:

Platte and Heather said...

Ah!!! I am so happy you finally got to post, and that you are back safely. :) What an amazing trip you had! (I know I shouldn't say this...but my favorite picture is with Tenley and Kipton! Ha! I haven't watched anything Bachelor for over a year, but I am jealous!) I love all your pictures, and am so happy you are having such an incredible time. Love you!

Adam G. Ricks said...

Way cool. Glad you are back and that you are safe!