We are on the bus for a 4 hour drive to Gallipoli Town and Fulia, our guide has been giving us a few facts.Istanbul was originally founded by Greek colonists.First they went to an Oracle to find out where they should go.The Oracle advised them to settle 'opposite the blind' and off they went.Coming across the peninsula overlooking the Bosphorous, they decided that this was a marvellous location, defendable and they could control trade through the Straight...

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" Let's go for a walk. I want to walk over that Fisherman's Bridge to Asia."Galata Bridge.OK.I'm in that.Emily armed with her camera and long lens off we trot about 5pm.Through streets in 'old' Istanbul to the water's edge.Absolutely stunning day.There's the bridge and we are on it, crossing from Europe to Asia.There are 2 levels.The top level for vehicles and pedestrians and fishermen.The bottom level packed with restaurants and diner...

Absolutely magnificent sunny day. Forecast 27 degrees and not a cloud in the sky!Up at 7am.We were supposed to get a wake up call but that didn't happen.Had set the alarm though so no problem.Happy Birthday Turkish Time Greg.Hope you had a lovely dinner. XxIt was a walking tour today.We set off from the hotel, not far through parts of 'old' Istanbul to the Topkapi Palace.This is magnificent.The gardens are spectacular and the rooms beautiful.Exactly l...

Looking out over the old bridge over the Bosphorus with this huge Mosque on our right.What a view!Dinner was spectacular!And the company great.And when you are the third youngest on the bus( Emily being the youngest and haven't managed to talk to the other younger lady yet.)When you are youngest and third youngest, boy you can beat the rest to the window seat with the view in the restaurant.And we did.This is the 'Take No Prisoners' tour.( We also fee...