Although we arrived yesterday I decided to start this from today as yesterday was….challenging. From 20 hours actual flight time to walking kilometres in the various airports to our pre booked taxi taking another customer to refusing to pay the airport employee his “fee” for helping us with our bags to finally getting transport with a lovely chap who insisted on taking us the tourist route to the hotel (photo of the ceiling of his car attached).
This morning we woke to bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. Our hotel is not in the best spot but pleasant enough with comfy beds and a big breakfast. We tried everything (naturally), including melted chocolate and Turkish delight. Why not, I say!
The hotel information claimed it was 100m (5 mins) to the main area but I think they should have said “as the crow flies”. Road works here are beyond imagination and it seemed every road was one way, all going the wrong way, according to me. We have decided to get a taxi to the main area. On google maps it seemed easy enough but that didn’t factor in taking your life in your hands crossing roads and the rail.
I am attaching a couple of quick pics of the Blue Mosque that we can see from the terrace at the hotel.
So, off on a day of adventure.
When I have recovered from yesterday’s trauma (I exaggerate) I will write all about it. Doesn’t need embellishing.
See ya,
C
Rhudimentary 
Oh what a start to the adventure! You hear about the taxis and airports etc and you sound like you experienced all the worst of it. But you’ve made it and the view of the blue mosque looks fantastic.
Hope you get a good rest again tonight after the days outings.
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