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| sail in |
Today is the third time I have been lucky enough to sail
into Istanbul – it is truly a sight to behold! We sail past the Blue Mosque,
Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower and a multitude of other
visually stunning sights.
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| bridge between Asia and Europe |
After a leisurely morning lounging at
the pool, we arrive in Istanbul around 2:00 for an afternoon cruise on the
Bosphorus Straight. This started with the world’s shortest bus ride of about 5
minutes before we boarded a local sightseeing boat to sail around the Bosphorus,
snaking through Istanbul between the European and Asian sides. The shore is
lined with mansions, mosques, hotels, clubs and palaces. On board we sample
Turkish tea – not apple tea, but regular black tea and a simit which is like a
cross between a soft pretzel and a bagel covered in sesame seeds.
We make a stop in a village in the
Asian side for about 30 min. This is a busy area of shops and cafes that are
full of families celebrating the first day after Ramadan.
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| mosque minaret |
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| palace on the Bosphorus |
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| mosque on the Bosphorous |
While it is a hot day the breeze from the boat's movement makes it comfortable.
1 comment:
All looks amazing, I can see why you could go to Turkey many times.
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