Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Istanbul

In Istanbul, there are many interesting places to visit, range from palaces, mosques. churches, museums, bazaars, etc. We had only 2 days here, so we has been arranged to visit the most famous monuments, namely Dolmabahce Palace, Haghia Sophia, Topkapi Place, Yerebatan Saray (Basilica cistern), Hippodrome, and Blue Mosque, which are located close to each other. Historic area of Istanbul is inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in 1985.

We caught in traffic during rush hour.

Children do not afraid of foreigner, they know how to wai and say Konichiwa.

P.Ou talked with children about football.

Simit booths are seen around the city.

Grilled chestnut booths are also popular in winter, smell good but no taste.

At Kebub cafe outside Grand bazaar, he showed me how to cut chicken.

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