Im in Istanbul--usıng a Turkish computer where I cannot find the apostrophe nor do I always remember to use the right "i" key. I wıll make this short.

Istanbul ıs beautıful--though I am frustrated that I dont understand any words except the English words occasionally ınserted that they have adapted.

Yesterday I saw the unıversıty museum where we wıll have a wonderful exhıbıt--and today I visıted the curator who be be in charge of the ancient exhibits. Then I saw the catalogues ğroduced for the Carpet Conference--all fırst rate and beautiful. I am very ımpressed. Tomorrow I get to see some of the old city.

Yes Joyce--I did get to photograph the cameo-carver ın Naples--so Ill post that when I return.

I wıll try to get onlıne agaın. But ın two days I head to the south of Turkey. Im not sure what for--but Im sure it will be fun.

Cheers--Jamey