It was very tough leaving everyone behind and heading to Istanbul myself. It was especially difficult leaving my nephew at the Rome airport–he had never traveled overseas before and I didn’t want him to encounter any unforeseen issues. Honestly, I think I was ready to head back also but I am pressing on to experience new places.
First evening here and I think I am going to use it for some down time. I am not even hungry after eating like a king for over a week. I did manage to walk up the steep hill from my hotel to view a couple of Istanbul’s mosques and have a cup of freshly squeezed pomegrante juice.
I think I will stay in this evening and try to find some NFL games to listen to over the Internet….may head out for a late bite.
A few photos from tonight: