Passion for Porcelain

On a recent trip to Istanbul, my family and I strolled through cobblestone streets in the ancient shadows of domed mosques and spiraling minarets, our meandering gait, awestruck gaze, and open map rendering it obvious that we were tourists.  A friendly local – yes, a carpet vendor – asked if we needed directions so we inquired the way to the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest and oldest covered markets.