Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Istanbul Day 1

Ok, I shall try to complete my Istanbul blogging by the time i leave the country as i am expecting lotsa things to happen when i return!

To cut everything so short, I believe a pic speaks a thousand words. :P (Not that I am lazy la...)
Futhermore, a picture with a short description = a million words!?! lol


View #1 of the terrace at the top level of my hotel.

 
View #2


View #3 of the Galata Tower.


View #4 of the Aya Sofya.


View #5 of the Bophorous River.


Me "Zhi Pai" outside the terrace.


The Hotel is pretty small hence explains the narrow walkway.


View of the hotel on the outside.

The hotel is pretty accessible thru the tram service. In fact, there are a number of hotels in the area which are within close proximity of the trams stops. Many of them are similarly small scale but this one was one of the tallest in the area, hence explains the great view.

Right after checking in, I didn't waste any time as I know the Grand Bazzar will be closing at 7pm. 2hrs to go, "Chiong ah!!!!"


My first food in Istanbul! Doner~


He was happy posing for me.


Look at the Tram! Jus beside the streets!


Charcoal burning for the water pipe smoking in one of the shops.


The various type of water pipes.



Nice lights sold.



Tram and mosque.



I was pretty thirsty after a long walk. Stopped at this shop and saw many people buying the orange and pomegranate juice. I am not a fan for orange and hence i choose the pomegranate. Which turns out to be a worse choice as the juice is more sour then orange juice... T_T




This is the tram station.
Look how close it is to the streets



One of the many old building with its fantastic lights.


After a very very long walk, i managed to find the famous Taksim Square.


One of the bus running in Taksim Square.


Look at the number of people around!


One of the street hawker selling chestnuts.


One of those fancy dessert shop.


Candy shop.


Turkish Delight.


I cant remember the name, but its another dessert of theirs


One very interesting meal i had there. I am no potatos lover but this looks interesting. As usually, i didnt finish the potato. lol


Pineapples in the street.


The famous tower in Istanbul. See the full moon behind?


The bophorous bridge and its shops. :)


Fishing on the bridge!


Great night sights~


More~


Fish by the road side, i almost wanna try but didnt in the end...



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