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Last official tour day; tomorrow we head back to the US.

This morning we hit the Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, both museums now within walking distance of our hotel (called Sura). The palace is a little bit reminiscent of the Forbidden Palace, if only in gaudiness, though of course not nearly as big as the chinese emperor's epeen.

Lunch was at a random restaurant and not much of note. Afterwards we visited the Basilica Cistern, which was pretty cool and Moria-esque. Unfortunately my camera couldn't see a thing down there and gave up the last of its battery trying. Oh well, just as well I didn't need it anymore.

The remaining afternoon was spent at the grand bazaar. I got my Istanbul T-shirt for the collection. My mom spent the rest of our Euros on some scarves and a lamb-skin jacket. Pft.

Dinner was at this seafood place. Their grilled bass (and other fish servings) were pretty good. Comparatively, though, I'd say I've preferred the Greek restaurants to the Turkish ones (cruise excepted). Better salads and more tender meats.

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Date: 2017-10-06 06:23 pm (UTC)
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But...but...seafood... ;_; Seafood always trumps red meats.

Anyway, glad to hear you had a good time. Now to get over jetlag as you come home. XD

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Date: 2017-10-07 03:51 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] cashew
Which is weird, given Greece is kinda, y'know, next to water. (Agean seas?) So...you'd think they'd know how to prepare seafood...
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