Istanbul Airport
October 17, 2019 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 64 °FJust landed. Smooth landing. About 1 hr late. Blew through customs. Gate 1 guy waiting at baggage claim exit. Just Janet and I. Off to the hotel!
Just landed. Smooth landing. About 1 hr late. Blew through customs. Gate 1 guy waiting at baggage claim exit. Just Janet and I. Off to the hotel!
After dinner we decided to go for a stroll along a 2 mile boulevard. Hopping! Tons of people out for a Thursday night. Lots of food places, cats, shopping
Up at 6:30. Breakfast - huge spread. Hitting the road at 8
Spent 45 minutes bargaining at the Spice Market
2nd stop of the day. For more info see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topkapı_Palace
3rd stop of the day. “It was used as a church for 916 years but, following the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Hagia Sophia was converted into mosque. Afterwards, it was used as aRead more
4th stop of the Day - Incredible underground cisterns in the southwest part of the Hagia Sophia. Over 325 columns, delivered via aquaduct from reservoirs. Built in the 6th Century during the reign ofRead more
This place is mind boggling. 3500 shops. Help! By this time of day, Janet and I are wiped out and the footsies are woofing big time! You name it, it’s probably here. You definitely will not lack forRead more
Didn’t get too much sleep last night. Had a mosquito who was kin to Dracula get me 4x before I took revenge. Thought I had hives at first! Had to keep the windows open to cool down the room sinceRead more
Our first two stops of the day. We were fortunate that we were able to actually enter the mosque. Unfortunately the ceilings are covered as they seek to renovate but was still nice to be allowedRead more
Traveler Glad to see you've arrived. Beautiful looking airport.