Maya Istanbul
5 Fevziye Caddesi, Sehzadebasi Istanbul, 34470, Turkey
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Participating in Istanbul
... turns from clear to white. I tried drinking it without the water and nearly choked myself. It tasted like rubbing alcohol, which made sense after realising it was 40% alcohol. It was Aslı's turn to ask about my story of retirement, after which she was quick to tell me that I was living her dream. Then she asked about my book and was equally intrigued and eager to read it. Now that I've told them both in great detail about ...
Backgammon & kebabs
... straight (which dissects Europe from Asia) and eating lots of Kebabs, drinking Efes beer and exploring the Grand Bazaar. At the Grand Bazaar we had a few things we thought we might like to buy, like pillow covers. The one thing Joss did not want to buy was a carpet (or Kilim - Turkish rug). However like any great shopping experience sometimes you end of buying something you least expected. The ...
More shopping - less culture - and a great evening
... overlooking Istiklal Street - then we set off in search of some Turkish Ice Cream - although we really didn't have to look far - but then we saw - believe it or not a Giolitti Gelato shop - The people working there are even Italian - so in a weak moment we opted for Gelato - Turkish Ice Cream will have to wait until tomorrow.
For dinner tonight we are meeting up with the mother, aunt and uncle of our friend Robert in Costa Rica. Robert's mom, ...
Bustling Istanbul
... to go back to our rooms. As we had been upgraded to a Club Room, we had access to the Club lounge with complimentary drinks and really yummy food. But we were most interested in the really nice champagne which after 4 or so was hitting the spot. :) We headed to an Argyle (Shisha) bar after that and had a smoke. We then went to Taksim square, and wow it was so bustling and busy and alive with people, food and sound. ...
Two nights in Pera
... kind of gypsy music not unrelated to flamenco & fado in its plaintive qualities). It had a real edgy gitano feel...the instruments were: kanun (zither),keman (western violin), darbuka (hour glass shaped hand drum) & tambourine. Nothing tarted up or touristy about this.....views over the city rooftops & Bosphorus breezes. At 10.30 the local muezzin struck up in competition, his call to prayer having a similar quality to the vocals....unforgettable.
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