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Istanbul
Turkish airport security
Killing time before our flight to Athens
A glowstick in his drink
We didn't really know what this Burnt Column thing was. Apparently it was better in the time of the Romans, but a strong wind blew the top off.
Fresh squeezed orange juice was everywhere and delicious. Usually about 2 TL.
In the Grand Bazaar
In the Grand Bazaar
In the Grand Bazaar
In the Grand Bazaar
In the Grand Bazaar
In the Grand Bazaar
In the Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar. 58 streets and 1,200 shops.
The Grand Bazaar. 58 streets and 1,200 shops.
Serious business
Searching for the mysterious Olympia
Our home away from home
You checked all the boxes for what you wanted on your baked potato
Hanging out at the shore
Friendly looking people
Stray cats and dogs were a fixture
Crossing to Galata
At the Spice Bazaar
No, despite what he says, you don't want a kilo of mangoes.
At the Spice Bazaar
At the Spice Bazaar
Washing up outside a mosque
A bit of Turkish tv. This movie was laughably bad.
Outside Aya Sophia
A 'sweating column' that is supposed to bring good luck if you put your thumb in it.
Looking across to the blue mosque
Inside Aya Sophia
Inside Aya Sophia
Inside Aya Sophia
Outside Aya Sophia
Aya Sophia in the background
Inside the blue mosque
No doubt an intense planning meeting back at the Big Apple Hostel.
The underground cistern.
Courtyard of the blue mosque.
The blue mosque
Breakfast of champions. Brooney may have thrown this up later.
Looking at Turkish rugs
Looking at Turkish rugs
Apparently Turkish rugs made from non-synthetic fibers don't burst into flames.
Looking at Turkish rugs
Looking at Turkish rugs
Looking at Turkish rugs
Looking at Turkish rugs
Looking across to the "European" part of the city.
From Topkapi Palace
Exploring Topkapi Palace. Sultan would have hung out here.
Exploring Topkapi Palace
Spicy and unbelievably good Turkish stew with meat and peppers.
Blue mosque
Down by the water outside Sultanahmet. No ladies to be found.
Down by the water outside Sultanahmet
Buying a doughy O
Searching for our hostel
Grilled corn on the cob for a reasonable 64 cents.