The last few days in Istanbul were quiet. I ventured outside between cloud bursts, but the rain continued. Stormy skies provide a dramatic backdrop for photos, but it’s not fun in a torrential downpour. After ignoring it, thinking the storms would blow over, mother nature won. I succumbed to the weather. The rain caused disruption […]
Istanbul’s Sunday covid curfew, excluding tourists, lasts all day, so it’s a perfect time to explore the massive city with less-crowded streets. The weather was fantastic, and I spent the day walking in Galata, Fatih, and Sultanahmet, enjoying streetart, Galata Tower, Fatih Mosque, the Spice Bazaar, and Hagia Sophia. Galata Understanding Istanbul’s neighborhoods, quarters, and […]
I’ve been in Istanbul for over a week, and am beginning to adjust. It’s a huge, fast-moving city (15.5 million) with many districts and neighborhoods to explore. I’ve barely grazed the surface, but am making progress. Today, I visited Kadıköy, across the Bosphorus Strait on the Asian side. Google Maps Failure Google Maps threw me […]
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