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Turkey Turkey Turkey!
... was great!
The next morning we were off on the bus to Pamukalle. Pamukalle is what I imagine the Pink and White terraces used to be in New Zealand. White carbonate minerals cover a massive area of the hillside, formed over centuries from a natural spring above. The place is stunning. As part of the visit, you take of your shoes and walk up over areas called the travertine's on the way to the top. On the walk up there are numerous pools on the side where you can swim ...
Two Days In
... fun, because who knows from where that water was coming? After that, we took the tramway home and rested for a few hours. We went back out for dinner aroound 7:00 ish.
Today we are off to the Jewish Museum, Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market), back to the room for a midday rest and then back to the Grand Bazaar bewcause it's not possible to have enough of it. See you soon!
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Day 39 - How about a bit more sleep?
... It got quite frustrating, but I found the best way for me was to just say “thank you, thank you” and keep walking.
We found a rooftop bar, and sipped on a cocktail as we watched the sunset over the Mosques of Istanbul. A light dinner of grilled haloumi cheese and hummus was devoured whilst we sat on cosy couches and beanbags, listening to live Turkish music. A perfect way to end the ...
Participating in Istanbul
... where I indulged in a traditional Turkish meal of lentil soup, some cheese, olives, chai, and turkish coffee, after which I had my fortune read. This to me was one of the highlights of my visit - actually getting to see how people live, learning from them, appreciating them. Words just can't describe how much it meant to me to have been included and invited into her home and their lives. Afterwards, we went to the local fish market ...
Istanbul (Not Con-stan-ti-no-ple!)
... The determined and endless selling of Turkish carpets.
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