What a busy few days we have had in Istanbul official tour only started last night but people have been arriving over the last few days so today we had a walking tour of all the well known sights Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque,Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern which was unreal built in ancient times (I haven't been there before also the Crystal Palace) over the few days we have been on the Bophorus, Grand and Spice Bazaar and to a Mosaic Museum and Church on way to church we went in two taxis who decided to race against each other so pretty hairy ride there. Finally we finished off tonight with a Turkish bath lots of laughs we didn't take enough money for tip so they kept Susan there to make sure we would come back. Istanbul is magical at night and I love the people the Guys trying to sell you something don't offend they have great sense of humors and are a lot of fun. More to these stories but have early wake up call as off to Cappadocia in morning.