I Only have time for a quick message today.
Our trip was pretty much uneventful. A short 3.5 hour flight here.
Turkish Airlines puts out a great spread...menus and everything.
After we made it through the cluster-F that was passport control & customs, we headed to the metro. I had a serious flashback to my former life in Boston. Riding the subway made me feel like I was in the bean. The streetcar that took us just meters away from hostel travelled through an area that reminded me of taking the B line out past Boston University.
So now I've said that the trolley dropped us only meters from our hostel...shoot. What I meant to say was, should've dropped us. We definitely got off at the wrong stop...got all sorts of mixed up and turned around. And then, dear reader, we got caught in a summer thunder storm.
OMG the thunderstorm was absolutely amazing---remember we've not been in a climate that was cooler than 106 for 2 months. The streets were bustling as I saw a huge bolt of
Lighting in the sky to west. One at a time, Huge drops of rain slowly started to drop...and then the sky opened up. Everyone (including us) was running for cover. As we all squeezed together, up close to buildings, I could feel the energy of the city. Unlike at home, the rain seemed to energize the city.
After flattening myself for what felt like an eternity, the rain let up. Street venders returned to their fruit stands and pretzels. Local artisans unrolled their tarps and reSet their displays of homemade jewelry. Jason and I finally figured out where our hostel was located.
A little frustrated after being lost and definitely a little wet from the rain, we arrived at the Cordial House. After and confusion transaction (still not sure how much I got charged) we dropped our belongings off in our rooms and headed out.
To say that I was excited about having something to do at night, is definitely an understatement! We found a cute little restaurant and shared a cheese plate and several cocktails.
Today is Wednesday...Jason's boyfriend is landing shortly. After he gets to us, I think we will head out and explore!
I'll try to blog again before I leave.
Much love to you...
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Location:Peykhane Cd,Fatih,Turkey
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