Today we went to the Topkapi Palace. It was huge and breathtaking! It was opulent but not ostentatious as Versailles (Nina's opinion). The harem's quarters were fantastic and Nina wants to steal one of their couches. It took the entire afternoon to see the Palace. They appear to be very clean people as every room practically had a cleaning fountain. The bathroom makes my apartment look like a ghetto. The grounds were expansive and there are gorgeous roses every where. There are views of the city and the Boshporus all over the grounds. The artwork in the domes, on the walls, and the mosaics are wonderful. In the jewellery room there was a display of an 86ct diamond. The story is that it was found in the garbage by an homeless person who sold it in exchange for three wooden spoons. We also saw relics of the prophet Muhammed and Moses. One being a wooden rod of Moses, which I highly doubt as the stick looks brand new.
Check out our new pad (the Harem) at Topkapi Palace:
Nina's highlight of the day was having chocolate baclava. She enjoyed it immensely and would love to bring some back to Canada.
I had ice cream again from
Mado's: pistachio and walnut flavours.
We also hung out with Eduardo for the last time. :(
Nina's Travel Tip:
- Make sure to bring enough memory for your camera
4 comments:
I'm glad to read that you're having a great time over there. Your stories are great and the pictures are wonderful.
I think I'm starting at the wrong end...but I'm looking forward to hearing some good deets about Eduardo :)
mom ... When you come home can you help my other mom put the air conditioner in the window? Me and fatso are sweltering. Miss you, Elvis
Running out of camera memory??? From taking too many pictures??? Good!
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