Mara of Bucharest decided one morning to visit Istanbul for a day; a few hours later, I picked her up at the airport. Lucky for her, she chose exactly the right man for a 24-hour whirlwind tour of the largest city in Turkey AND in Europe!
I didn't take her on the standard tourist route. She didn't get to see Hagia Sophia, or Blue Mosque. No Topkapı Palace or Dolmabahçe Palace. No Rumeli Fortress. No Underground Basilica.
But she did get to see the poorest neighborhood (Zeyrek). And, I guess, one of the richest. And gained as much weight as possible in a day full of Turkish food. Enjoy!
6 окт 2024
