Hey guys,

   I wish we were there as well, but your description of the arrival was extremely vivid that it almost made me feel as if I were there.  So much so that the wall seems more interesting and lively now then how I previously thought of it.  Hope the weather is treating you well.  Sorry it took me a bit to post this, but I wasn't sure what kind of pictures I needed.  Now that I had time to think about it a bit I finally figured it out.  Could you please take pictures that capture the atmosphere of the surroundings outside the courtyards to kind of get a sense of how different those two spaces are.  Also once inside all the courtyards, please try to take pictures of Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque's minarets and domes if they are seen in the distance, so they could serve as reference points.  I am trying to capture water and courtyards in relationship to major existing architecture.  How are all the courtyards similar or different from each other? Think that is it for now.  Thanks!
Talk to you all soon and HAVE FUN!!!!!! :)

    -Sonja