If cities had middle names than Istanbul's would be GINORMOUS! This city is huge, but what's amazing is that it still draws you in. We really aren't "big city" people, but we'll openly admit Istanbul is proving that we can be. Our jaws dropped as we crossed over the Galata Bridge for the first time and understood the true size of this place. It just seemed to keep going and going. Yet somehow, we didn't feel overwhelmed or the need to go fast paced. In addition to the many locals, we also noticed that there were LARGE numbers of foreign tourists here and massive cruise ships docking daily - herds of cattle looking for a place to graze.
Even with all the people, we got around easily by foot and still found a relaxing spot in the New Mosque to sit and take it all in. Istanbul had so much to offer that even 6 days seemed like a rather quick stay.
Here are some of the highlights:
Galata Bridge
New Mosque
Aya Sofya (Our Favorite Site)
Topkapi Palace Harem
Dinner with Pinar (Fellow UT Ad Grad) & Dave! YAY! :)
Amazing sunsets every night
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Hay it maggie....it is amazing what you guys are doing....wish I knew you where going to turkey, ramazan could of done something for you guys....well I am glad you had amazing time. I will be in turkey in October introducing your cousin sofya to her family ....wish you guys the best love your blog big kiss...
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