Istanbul,
Turkey
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Arrive Istanbul 7.15am so plenty of time to check in to Hotel on Asian side (good move) and to explore the city once again. We are off to the ferry first to approach the European side - what a view and what a price -60p each way! Simit for breakfast. Loads of coloured headscarves, loads of noise, but as usual we get in the back streets where the locals are. Fascinating city, amongst the noise I feel very calm and safe. Mulled over a fabulous pottery piece in the Bazaar but out of my price range. Enjoyed looking at the Spice and Grand Bazaars again. Lovely day. Off to the Blue Mosque, en route sit in the park and watch the fountain and people. Great day out and back to hotel for dinner, shower and bed as early start tomorrow.
By the way the hotel was a very good price and a huge room - more like a suite!
