ISTANBUL WRAP-UP

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A few observations about Istanbul:Love the people - helpful, happy, hardworking--they will always try to sell you somethingWe rarely interacted with women, it was always the men who did  the serving, selling, etc.Multiple daily call to prayers were a reminder that this is a history-rich ancient cityThe Turks aren't like the Greeks and they make sure you know it Traveling there in the summer without a hat is stupid
Hope you enjoy these last pics of my trip to Istanbul
Looking out from the ruins of Yoros Castle

Breakfast on our hotel rooftop

                                      Love these cute girls with their colorful dresses and braided hair



This tipped over truck had everyone scratching their heads.  It toppled just as this narrow road bends.



                          Yusuf Kurt, our darling guide we hired for a day.  He was excellent.


                                                               Gate at Dolmabache Palace


                                                      Heading out on our Bosphorus Cruise


                                                                   Rumeli Castle    



                                 Looking out toward the Black Sea from the ruins of Yoros Castle



                                                       Lunch on the Asian side of Istanbul



                                                           The Turks love their bread!



                                                         Love the modern with the old


          Impressive--we were sweltering wearing cotton and linen but these ladies didn't break a sweat.
                                                     




                                                               Goodnight Istanbul