We had 3 stops to do and while we were in the tram we met a very English looking gentleman who turned out to be an American from Missouri and who had lived for 15 years in Brussels and most of the time in Waterloo ! When he retired he went back to the States. Isn't the world small ??
Today we wanted to take the sightseeing bus to make a tour around whole Istanbul, so that we would have an overlook to where we want to go back and have a closer look.
Apparently the sun starts burning my brain because I forgot to take a picture of our red colored Sightseeing bus ! We took it at the very touristic place in front of the ancient Mosque Haya Sofia.
I thought this vehicle would also be a very good idea for our policemen in Belgium ! They could run faster behind a criminal !
We crossed the very long first bridge connecting Europe with Asia. It was so funny to see all along the bridge fishermen side by side trying to get a fish !
Some Graffiti expert had an excellent idea ! "Building Bridges between the Cultures " !
On the Oriental side we saw very beautiful Victorian style buildings, the hotel which was for the Orient Express passengers where Agatha Christie used to stay and many embassies
Back to the Occident we drove along the 22 km (14 mi) city wall built by the Romans.
It was really impressive to see how long it was and how well it was conserved
It was very interesting and at least now we know where we want to go back. There is so much to see !
We were too tired in the evening to go out and look for a restaurant so we ate on the roof again, I had a very tasty trout and Dominique lamb chops.
What a delightful holiday you and Dominique are having. I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteLuv — K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Delightful photo's and a great mode of transport the scooter, that would be ideal for me and my dog.
ReplyDeleteTurkey is a beautiful country and your amazing photo's are an education to us all.
Istanbul looks like a very interesting place to visit. Is the weather very hot?
ReplyDeleteOh what a great day the two of you had! I can see how much you are enjoying yourselves.
ReplyDeleteTurkey and Greece are great places to get lamb meals as both do them very nicely!
Busy packing for 7 weeks at our summer island, but I just had to keep an eye on your Istanbul trip-posts too! sounds and looks like you're having a great time there, despite the "accident" with your purse in the beginning! Lots of things to see obviously, I love those ancient buildings!!!! No need to say: enjoy - because I KNOW you are :-)))
ReplyDeleteCan I come out and join you? The weather over here (and in Belgium as well) is atrocious: wind, rain, cold.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking photos and it sounds like you are having a great time.
You are having such an amazing trip. I love the way you travel...I think you'd be the best travelling companion ever!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us tag along. One of our daughters has a Turkish boyfriend and is always telling us we need to visit his country!
I will have to send this link to him to enjoy!
Thank you.
A+
I love this post! Someday I'll be able to travel also...my life dream.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing me what I'm afraid I won't see otherwise :)
What an interesting post about a fascinating place. I'd never have thought a bridge could join Europe and Asia.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you make it sound. So glad you are having such a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteWell I see you love trout lol well Turkey also is supposed to have excellent ice cream. Now you have to tell me if its true lol
ReplyDeleteThe roman wall is indeed something worth seeing and probably has so many stories written about it.
Thanks for a lovely visit.:)
Love the photos sound like you are having fun. Those Segways(the police vehicle) are very popular hear in the States.
ReplyDeleteYou and Dominique are so beautiful!Lovely GIRLS!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so happy that you are enjoying this wonderful place.
Thanks for sharing these pictures!
Léia