Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A morning's cruise
While waitiıng for our travelling companions to return we decided to take a morniıng tour. İt ended up basıcally being just a cruise and a visit to the Spice Market. Amazing to see so many varieties and colours of spices and teas under one roof. We then boarded a private boat for a cruise down the Bosphorus Sea. The cruise takes one between the two continents of Europe and Asia. There's also a brıdge not unlike the Golden Gate brıdge ın San Fransısco. There were many places of interest along the way includıng very expensive real estate where the guide said houses sell anywhere between 1 and 20 million dollars. We had a bit of drama when a smaller craft nearly collided with our boat. Quite a loud expressive altercation took place between the two skippers! One didn't have to know the language to understand that they were probably swearing at each other!!! Even though it rained most of the time we were still able to take photos so hopefully we can now post some on the site. That' Paul's job!! This ıs probably our last post as we set off for home tomorrow although according to the Hotel we are supposed to go today! It' been a bit stressful trying to get through that we are part of the group coming back today. We've been hassled since 10pm last night by a Travel Agency here who ınsist we have to pay more money and also for a transfer to the Airport thıs afternoon.
Street scene on our way to shoppıng center
Spıce market stall
The brıdge that connects Asıa wıth Europe
Just crusıng the Bosphorus
The boat that nearly crashed us
A fısherman and hıs seagull frıend
Expensıve real estate
Here's one for Marc
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Maybe we should move the office overseas! You have been on all kinds of transport, including the camel. With all the heat and being on the go, you must be exhausted, but hoping you are mentally refreshed and energized and excited by your travels. It seems a world away and we're all jealous - everyone loving the camel photo which is on the noticeboard! Travel safe back to paradise. xxx Tekla
ReplyDeleteThat bridge does look very much like the Golden Gate bridge. Won't be long before you are back home, time travels fast. I imagine you have taken a ton of photos Paul.
ReplyDeleteOne amazing thing about Turkey is that it lies between two of the world’s greatest civilizations, Europe and Asia. This cross-cultural diversity is what makes this place a favorite destination among tourists and adventurers alike.
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