Istanbul - February 2006

I had the most time off in Istanbul where I spent 4 days on foot wandering the ancient city's winding stone streets and touring some of the biggest mosques and marketplaces in the world. I really enjoyed the Egyptian Market (aka, the Spice Market). The smells were amazing and permiated everything - I could even taste them in the cashews I bought in the shop pictured here. Besides markets and mosques, I also visited a Turkish bath. Now that is a good story, but not fit to be web-posted. Let me just say that I don't recommend the experience to anyone in the least bit shy, inhibited, or fond of thier personal space.