Well it was a good nights sleep which was much needed after a long day of travel. We woke up to a beautiful sunshiny day. Today's high was in the 80's very nice this time of year. Much cooler than back home in SC. Weather Channel indicates a great weather week. (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/TUIT0013:1:TU)
Dad woke up first and headed downstairs for breakfast and the rest of the family slowly got moving. After some lazing around it was time to find....yup Starbucks! To my surprise we have one just down the street. (http://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/search/detail/5973)
After our walk back, we got the rental car and headed out on a tour of downtown. We found a place to park and first stopped at the Arasta Bazaar. As we walked through the bazaar, it was amazing that this is how some folks live. A small shop had toy soldiers, others had spices. Most of the stores carried similar items, Kristen did purchase a bracelet but she didn't barter. How could a future lawyer (per Kristen) not negotiate the price. Yes it's dad's money that's why!
After strolling through the bazaar, we headed up towards the Blue Mosque (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Ahmed_Mosque). Sultan Ahmed Mosque, its very busy on prayer day which is Friday. Friday is congregational worship, which has two rakats. Speakers are placed through the area so everyone can participate. Here are some men praying on a street near the Grand Bazaar.
We have various pictures of the mosques, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
Grand Bazaar
Starbucks near the Grand Bazaar!
Men passing near the Basilica!
Basilica
Police present in case of protest on day of prayer!
Jacob eating a minced meat turkish pizza!
Abey eating goat baked with cucumber yogurt!
Kristen eating french fries with Turkish Ketchup!
Abey getting some school work done!
The bazaar behind the Blue Mosque!
As we headed back to the hotel, Jacob remembered that we saw the Grand Bizaar on the Amazing Race. So we looked up the season and episode. We are going to watch online tonight. Here is the link:
http://www.watch-tvseries.net/series172/The-Amazing-Race/season-21-episode-06-Get-Your-Sexy-On
I even had time to work today and attended a conference call...gotta love technology.
Off to the executive lounge to enjoy a cocktail or two!
Dad woke up first and headed downstairs for breakfast and the rest of the family slowly got moving. After some lazing around it was time to find....yup Starbucks! To my surprise we have one just down the street. (http://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/search/detail/5973)
After our walk back, we got the rental car and headed out on a tour of downtown. We found a place to park and first stopped at the Arasta Bazaar. As we walked through the bazaar, it was amazing that this is how some folks live. A small shop had toy soldiers, others had spices. Most of the stores carried similar items, Kristen did purchase a bracelet but she didn't barter. How could a future lawyer (per Kristen) not negotiate the price. Yes it's dad's money that's why!
After strolling through the bazaar, we headed up towards the Blue Mosque (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Ahmed_Mosque). Sultan Ahmed Mosque, its very busy on prayer day which is Friday. Friday is congregational worship, which has two rakats. Speakers are placed through the area so everyone can participate. Here are some men praying on a street near the Grand Bazaar.
We have various pictures of the mosques, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
Grand Bazaar
Starbucks near the Grand Bazaar!
Men passing near the Basilica!
Basilica
Police present in case of protest on day of prayer!
İnönü Stadyumu under construction!
Jacob eating a minced meat turkish pizza!
Abey eating goat baked with cucumber yogurt!
Kristen eating french fries with Turkish Ketchup!
The bazaar behind the Blue Mosque!
As we headed back to the hotel, Jacob remembered that we saw the Grand Bizaar on the Amazing Race. So we looked up the season and episode. We are going to watch online tonight. Here is the link:
http://www.watch-tvseries.net/series172/The-Amazing-Race/season-21-episode-06-Get-Your-Sexy-On
I even had time to work today and attended a conference call...gotta love technology.
Off to the executive lounge to enjoy a cocktail or two!
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