Istanbul Trip

This is way too long to update on my last trip, but nevetheless, I shall do it...

Istanbul was certainly a great trip - one that I enjoyed much, coz not much pressure. Adalah sikit-sikit gabrah time want to present. Nasib baik my presentation is on Day 1. After presentation, enjoy sakan ...

The day when we arrived pun da start enjoy .... Kekekeke, we took our time to visit all the famous places like Tokapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market and its surrounding area. Best part is, all these places are within walking distance. No matter how near, by 5pm (Isttanbul time) we were already dragging our feet. We felt so tired that we dont have the energy to continue further. Can't blame us - we made a transit earlier at Dubai, and the seat in MAS wasnt really at all comforting. It was the old Airbus, and the business class seats was not like Boeing.

But we did enjoyed the first day. It was an eye opening trying to bargain our way at Grand Bazaar. The traders were all trying to be friendly, but we have learned that it was part of their way to get us stay at their shop and try to sell things to us. The same goes to traders at Spice Market. They go all out to attempt some friendly conversations. And most of the time - they start off with saying hello - be it in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean but never in BM. What you expect - 2 Chinse looking fellas walking around.

We did try and eat fresh fish sandwishes as well, though by the time we really get to eat the sandwiches, it was cold already. But delicious nevertheless.

We were also treated to a boat trip along the Bosphorous River. It was truly a magnificant view - on one side is the Eastern Turkey and the other side is the Europe Turkey. Luckily we were attending the conference. All participants of the conference were treated to a boat tour on the 1st day itself.

Rest of the days were spent in the Military Museum, attending conference. On the 2nd last day, we did walked around some more - along the Istikal Caddesi or Road if Independence. Bought more souvenirs (a.k.a Turkish delights) for family and friends. Hope our bag doesnt go over the limit of 20kg.

Now, for the photos ....

Since I have problem uploading the photos here, kindly go to my Facebook to view yeah ... :)