Well all very good though very tired. Tea out last night after showering to freshen up from our journey. We found a rooftop restaurant with views of a famous mosque and the sea. We didn't stay awake too long after that having been awake for 24 hours. Woke too early this morning so leisurely breakfast on the rooftop of our hotel - thankfully covered as it was raining. Had a good day out wondering going to the grand bazaar first because it was covered. That was amazing, an incredibly big area with stall after stall of jewellery, leather, clothing, crockery, glassware and so much more. Even had a couple of music shops! Viewed a couple of mosques and some pretty cool buildings. Walked a lot really so should sleep well tonight. Just skimmed the NZ Herald and found we've escaped dengue fever for the riots. We knew there was a rise in dengue cases. Rioting is quite a way away from us and there is no sense of unrest here that I can feel. Plenty of tourists and very friendly locals. Food great so far for me which is always reassuring so early in the holiday. Shall get a couple of photos up later, just wanted you to know we're good and safe, only in Istanbul for 4 days I think, and not going to Ankara. Rest time then dinner before catching up on some more sleep.
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