We are on our own in Istanbul. People, cars, people, smells, people, noise and more people. It is a bit cooler today 32 degrees. We visited Hya Sofia. This structure was first built as a basilica in 537AD then converted to a mosque in 1453AD then declared a museum by Ataturk in 1935. A stunning piece of architecture with its mosaics, paintings, and marble floors and pillars and also walls and even a marble door. We then bravely took the tram to the spice market. Wonderful aromas from the fresh and colourful spices. Turkish delight heaven and bazaar shops everything from puppies, birds, flowers to turkish linen, jewellery, ceramics to genuine fake watches and handbags. We are exhausted. Marie sitting on end of bath soaking fat feet in cold water. We have now decided that we all like turkish delight ! It is nothing like the red jelly chocolate that is always left in the box of chocolates. ..
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