A great day was had by all! We had a private tour of Istanbul. Our guide was Bes whom Joanne had found via a friend who recommended his services. We saw Topkapi Palace as well as many other things in the Old Town - Sultanahmet. It was great to get to the modern part of Istanbul and walk on Taksim Square which is a gathering place we may well see on the news. The most memorable spot perhaps was the stop at a Turkish rug dealer because Jim bought a rug which entails is a real process of drinking tea and wine, viewing rugs as they are unfurled and twirled and negotiating big time. Dinner at a seafood resaurant rounded out the day.
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