Istanbul is living up to, and exceeding, all expectations – which were pretty high in the first place. So this is the first of 4 today, simply because there is so much to say.
To begin with an early morning walk down to the port. Not very pre-possessing, and clearly opportunities for redevelopment.
But I did get the first sight of the Blue Mosque, albeit not from its best angle!
And here’s our hotel – just right and, as we were to find out later, perfectly situated for sightseeing.
