(I lied. It’s technically 11 images including the featured image of the purple-lit Bosphorous Bridge. I am not sorry.)

Today we spent over 10 hours making approximately 10 stops to see well over 10 of the most incredible sights I’ve laid eyes on in my life. The Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorous Straight and so much more. I have endless things to say about each, but tomorrow is another long day of exploring with the chance to – as the hashtag for this trip goes – #widenyourworld. After today, mine’s wide, wide open. Here are 10 of my favorite moments.

When you’re done here, check out the 7 (other) things you MUST SEE in TURKEY