Wow what a day. After 25hrs of travelling, including the 11hr flight from Singapore to Istanbul, we have finally arrived on land in Turkey. I could never in my wildest dreams have imagined what this experience would be like and will not be rushing back to do it anytime soon. It has made me appreciate the fact that my job does not include the need for international travel. On board Singapore airlines we ate the most amazing, never ending supply of food, viewed many of the latest released movies and tried when we could to get as much sleep as possible.
On arrival at the cargo section of the airport in Istanbul we were escorted in buses to the main terminal for baggage collection and gathering of the Mat Mclachlan Tourists.
Glimpses of Istanbul as we flew in this morning.
Moving through peak hour traffic. After a walk around the city this afternoon I have come to the conclusion that driving here is not for the faint hearted, it is very scary. Apart from being on the opposite side of the road, pedestrians cross the road at any break in the traffic, anywhere they like. Cars drive backwards down one way streets and there is very little indication. It is no wonder you here the constant sound of horn blasting not to mention the presence of 'Trafik Polisi'.
Passing many historical land marks dating back to the Byzantine Era. There are still big areas of the city that are borded by the original walls of Constantinople, both along the shores of the sea and inland.
On arrival at the Hilton the views from our room are spectacular.
This evening some of us are gathering for an evening at Kumkapi, famous district close to the fishing harbour where gypsy band provide our entertainment and we partake in some local cuisine.
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