I was lucky to spend New Year in the stunning city of Istanbul, and all I can say is 'WOW'. It truly is a beautiful and vibrant city and I was sorry to say goodbye, but this will be the first of many visits I am sure. The weather was rainy, but this didn't dampen our spirits.
New Year's Eve was spent with a boat trip on the Bosphorus, it was very windy and cold but the sights were spectacular.
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| Bosphorus Bridge looked spectacular in lights |
The following morning we were up and about early to make the most of our only full day in Istanbul (yes it was a flying visit that's for sure).
Sultan Ahmet Mosque and Hagia Sophia were first on the list for the morning:
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| Sultan Ahmet Mosque at night |
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| Hagia Sophia |
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| A Hagia Sophia guard cat |
And then it was time for some shopping in the Grand Bazaar, which is a huge covered market with 60 streets and 5000 shops. It is one of the biggest covered markets in the world, and it was a hive of activity, with the shopkeepers getting you to look at their goods, and we had some good fun bargaining with them. There were so many beautiful items on sale, we were spoilt for choice.
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| Mosaic lights at the Grand Bazaar |
After shopping for our bargains we spent a bit more time enjoying the sights and sounds of the city.
The trip was way too short, but I fell in love with Istanbul and will return soon to see some more of this wonderful city.
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