Hanging out in Istanbul (#8)

The last two days in Turkey were spent in Istanbul. Our hostel was a few minutes walk from the major sights and offered a spectacular view from its rooftop terrace (So far, we've always been lucky to stay at places that had roof top terraces). We did some walking around the city, indulged in some cookies....

We like this picture, don't ask us why. It's ART!

We try some very interesting cookies....

.... and visited the Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque (we weren't really sure what was so blue about it)

Standing in the courtyard of the Blue Mosque

At night we met some fellow backpackers and sat up on our Rooftop chatting for hours. They had just arrived in Istanbul from all over the world, so we had many stories to exchange.

And yes, we touch base with our German roots.

Hanging out with our new Australian friends (who were arrested the night before by the KGB in Khazakastan)

Heidi.... The Communist Flirt

The next day we completed our sight seeing, by checking out the Aya Sofia, exploring the spice bazaar, trying authentic Turkish Coffee, and eating a Doener Kebab. You would think that Turkey would make the best Doener Kebabs, but we were EXTREMELY dissapointed and have agreed that German Doeners are far, far better!

Standing in front of the Aya Sofia

Katharina browses the myriad of spices

No wonder there is an overpopulation issue ("Some sweeties for my sweetie?")

The blonde Japanese Tourist (we told people we were from Japan)

Then we were off to Egypt to meet up with Danny. We counted our remaining money and could afford...... nothing (just a little bit of chocolate)
Overall thoughts on Turkey: Amazingly beautiful country with friendly people, but not ready for the EU.

Our last Lire got us coffee tasters and six candies

Hanging out in Istanbul (#8)

Istanbul, Turkey