Back to Istanbul

We take a ferry a Bandirma for Istanbul. We squeeze into first class and we have the most pleasant crossing, thinking that we are cutting some serious traveling time. Once in Istanbul it took us forever to find the hotel because the access were close to traffic. Thanks to the kindness of a stranger we finally made it. We go back to our favorite first night restaurant, and we start our ritual shopping. Next day we continue at the bazaar, it is not overwhelming and a very pleasant experience even for someone who doesn't like to shop. We don't want to miss the archaeological museum and we encounter the president of Turkey doing his little visit too! What a unpretentious world! We take a walk of the Bosphorous and group of kids were jumping in the water, a young photographer were taking pictures of them and also of M and O without asking anyone permission. We have dinner in Bebek (the Soho of Istanbul), with all the beautiful people and overpriced menu. That's Istanbul too. We missed our plane because we realize half way we go in the wrong airport, however we have to drop the rental car...oh well it means another night in Istanbul staying in the Asian side. We have dinner overlooking the Marmara sea, how bad can it be!