Time to leave Istanbul

Istanbul has been one of our favourite city so far I believe (and I can speak for both of us): great people, delicious food, amazing view...etc... The grand bazaar lived to our expectations but you gotta bargain because prices are set for tourists. The spice bazaar is very exotic as well and if you like olives (which are excellent here BTW) you will be spoiled (see pic) there are a lot to choose from. Our hosts Serkan and Hakan probably think that we are refusing to leave since we had to extend our stay for an extra 2 days!! Thank you so much for both of you, it would not have been the same without you guys! We are on our way to Troy tomorrow and to Izmir for the week-end. Turkey is so bıg that we are havıng a huge problem when it comes to deciding where we want to go next. So far, I belıeve the goal is to make it as south as possible to enjoy some of the warmth that mıght be left on thıs planet :) I mean, 20 degrees would be awesome right now!!! Anyway, I intended to make this post a photo one so I wıll shut up for now and wrıte when I have more to say.
Pic ın order: Dome of Blue Mosque, Inside Aya Sofya mosque, muslim praying inside Blue Mosque, The Bosphorus Strait, Grand Bazaar, Olive stand inside Spice Bazaar, our hosts: Serkan and Hakan (and us!) in front of some good Turkish food and finally, our supper tonight! Enjoy!

Isabelle

P.S. Christina, you would have loved Turkey have you decided to come with us. Your path led you somewhere else and we hope you are enjoying your time in Boston. Miss you lots!