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Left Singapore 1.50am . Flight was good, we both managed to get a few hours sleep. Arrived Istanbul at 7.30 am Turkish time (10 hour flight).
The driver for our transfer introduced himself as Genghis Khan and then proceeded to assure us he was not a terrorist and we were safe! Funny man. Drive to the hotel was eventful, some streets are no wider than our footpaths but they still seem to get cars and buses and trams along them albeit with a fair degree of the use of the horns! Our hotel is in the middle of the old town of Istanbul within easy walking distance of all the main attractions. We arrived here at 9.30am and were very warmly greeted with coffee and Turkish Delight and other sweets. Our room was available so that was a great surprise and we took no time settling in having a shower. We have a view of the Blue Mosque and St Sophia from our window. We wasted no time getting out and about. Went to the Underground Cistern and a brief look at the Grand Bazaar. Now it's time for our Turkish Bath an experience which should be very interesting.
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Dennis. Great to hear that you arrived safely. Enjoy the Turkish coffee and Turkish bath and Turkish delights - you are in Turkey!!! :-)
Anthony Genghis eh? That's adventurous