Grand Bazaar

Saturday March 22nd, 2014 Istanbul

 This morning we walked through the Grand Bazaar, which is a sprawling old enclosed shopping mall with thousands of shops. For lunch we went to a takeout place recommended in Lonely Planet for a "doner pide", shaved meat & spiced vegetables in a pita wrap.

 The Blue Mosque from the roof top terrace of our hotel.

 The Aya Sofia from the same roof top terrace.

 Dinner usually starts with bread, olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This nan bread is straight out of the oven. It's completely hollow so it's not as much bread as it looks.

 Another delicious meal for a total price for both of us, including beer and tip, of about $30 or so.

The Aya Sofia at night from the roof top terrace of our hotel.